Craig Biggio to Retire Following This Season
By Mark Fagan, 4:31PM, Tue. Jul. 24, 2007
Earlier today future Hall of Famer Craig Biggio announced that he'll be retiring following the conclusion of this season. His playing time will also be reduced drastically for the remainder of the season with manager Phil Garner informing fans of the nights he's scheduled to play. He will most likely only start the initial game of each road series. Expect Biggio to play in the first and last game in the series at Chicago's Wrigley Field, the Cardinals' Busch Stadium, and the Mets' Shea Stadium which is located close to the home he grew up in in Long Island. He plans to start most night home games and the final three home games of the season against the Atlanta Braves. Garner plans to put Bidge behind the plate for one inning in his final game. Biggio will be sorely missed at the Juice Box next year, but at least he went out on his own terms, a rarity in sports these days. For Biggio's astonishing career stats click here. For Astros' tickets click here.
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