Author Topic: Biggio announces plan to retire at the end of the season... (Read 8673 times)

MRaup · « **on:** July 24, 2007, 12:58:07 pm »

Per Astros.com
here

Andyzipp · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:03:20 pm »

Bravo! Congratulations Mr. Biggio...you deserve to go out on your own terms.

Reuben · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:09:36 pm »

Wow. Obviously not totally unexpected, but feels a bit weird to see it in writing nonetheless. I will definitely have to be at the games at Shea in September.

Bench · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:09:43 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 24, 2007, 01:03:20 pm

Bravo! Congratulations Mr. Biggio...you deserve to go out on your own terms.

He certainly deserves it, but him wanting to catch an inning of that last game kind of makes me cringe.

Needless to say, I will be there.

jaklewein · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:19:27 pm »

Quote from: Bench on July 24, 2007, 01:09:43 pm

He certainly deserves it, but him wanting to catch an inning of that last game kind of makes me cringe.

Needless to say, I will be there.

I remember him saying the he'd want to go out playing an inning at every postion he'd ever played in the majors...guess he said the hell with playing the OF.

MRaup · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:22:03 pm »

Quote from: jaklewein on July 24, 2007, 01:19:27 pm

I remember him saying the he'd want to go out playing an inning at every postion he'd ever played in the majors...guess he said the hell with playing the OF.

He should just take the tour... An inning at each position. And if the Good Guys are getting whomped, let him pitch the 9th.

Bench · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:22:13 pm »

Quote from: jaklewein on July 24, 2007, 01:19:27 pm

I remember him saying the he'd want to go out playing an inning at every postion he'd ever played in the majors...guess he said the hell with playing the OF.

Better C than CF, I guess. Oh well. It will certainly be fun to see.

Noe · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:24:57 pm »

Outstanding way for Bidge to go out. Classy.

Fredia · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:30:12 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2007, 12:58:07 pm

Per Astros.com
here

you know how sometimes you expect something bu when it happens it does not seem real. sad times . now the face of the astros will really change.

BudGirl · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:35:49 pm »

Quote from: jaklewein on July 24, 2007, 01:19:27 pm

I remember him saying the he'd want to go out playing an inning at every postion he'd ever played in the majors...guess he said the hell with playing the OF.

The article says playing the position it all began.

remy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:45:15 pm »

End of an era.

(not to be confused with my book End of an ERA: The 2007 Astros)

JimR · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:46:52 pm »

Quote from: remy on July 24, 2007, 01:45:15 pm

End of an era.

(not to be confused with my book End of an ERA: The 2007 Astros)

indeed it is. i suspect that it will not be the end of Biggio as an Astro.

matadorph · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:49:29 pm »

This announcement was basically a foregone conclusion, but damn if I'm not all teary-eyed and shit. Mr. Astro will be sorely, sorely missed.

toddthebod · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:53:13 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on July 24, 2007, 01:49:29 pm

This announcement was basically a foregone conclusion, but damn if I'm not all teary-eyed and shit. Mr. Astro will be sorely, sorely missed.

I think that the whole announcing when he is going to play is a little strange, although it is good for fans who are only going to go see Biggio play.

Congratulations to Biggio -- on getting his 3,000th hit. And on putting a cap to a great career.

hostros7 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:54:36 pm »

I don't want to see him go...which means the time is obviously right for him to ride off into the sunset. Well done and thank you

Curly · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:55:30 pm »

How good does it feel to know you got to witness not one but two outstanding careers. I feel so much better that this will not go down like Bagwell's. It was a shame that Jeff didn't get to make the "tour" like Pigpen. The best part of the "tour" is that we know that he's doing it all for the fans, for that "last time" opportunity for kids of all ages. Hell, if he does put the gear on for that last inning, that will even make me feel all mushy and stuff.

Fredia · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:03:40 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2007, 01:46:52 pm

indeed it is. i suspect that it will not be the end of Biggio as an Astro.

you read my mind. wonder if manager is in his future

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:05:20 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on July 24, 2007, 02:03:40 pm

you read my mind. wonder if manager is in his future

I don't think Biggio would be a good manager. Involved in player personnel but not a manager.

Duman · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:07:22 pm »

This may be blasphemy but I wonder about the timing of his announcement in relation to the trading deadline. Not that they were thinking about trading him but about trading Burke and said Craig what are your plans because they impact our plans.

JimR · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:07:24 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 24, 2007, 02:05:20 pm

I don't think Biggio would be a good manager. Involved in player personnel but not a manager.

he undermined one manager, and i doubt he'd be a good fit. some sort of personal services deal? bench coach for someone he respects?

BudGirl · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:08:49 pm »

I love him to death, but I don't see anything other than what you describe.

HurricaneDavid · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:09:52 pm »

"Busch Stadium in St. Louis and Wrigley Field in Chicago are especially dear to Biggio, who has played in more than 100 games in each, more than any other ballpark he's visited in his career."

Dan Wheeler's wrecking ball and those drunk turdinal fans would disagree with that statement...

Also, re: ending his career at catcher, it would be interesting to see how he handles Lidge's sliders in the dirt.

Limey · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:15:20 pm »

Quote from: Bench on July 24, 2007, 01:09:43 pm

He certainly deserves it, but him wanting to catch an inning of that last game kind of makes me cringe.

Do you really think it's going to matter?

remy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:16:21 pm »

Quote from: Limey on July 24, 2007, 02:15:20 pm

Do you really think it's going to matter?

That was my thought, too. At this point, of this season, I'm pretty much out of cringes.

Limey · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:16:36 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2007, 01:46:52 pm

indeed it is. i suspect that it will not be the end of Biggio as an Astro.

They should make him the Running-Out-Every-Fucking-Groundball Coach.

Limey · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:18:37 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2007, 02:07:24 pm

he undermined one manager, and i doubt he'd be a good fit. some sort of personal services deal? bench coach for someone he respects?

Or maybe a base coach. Nothing against Cheo, but having Bidge waiting at 1B for you might get some of these lollygaggers to run the line every once in a while.

matadorph · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:20:13 pm »

Quote from: Limey on July 24, 2007, 02:16:36 pm

They should make him the Running-Out-Every-Fucking-Groundball Coach.

potw nominee right there

ValpoCory · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:27:14 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2007, 12:58:07 pm

Per Astros.com
here

"Out of respect for the visiting Braves, Biggio will only try to implement this plan if the NL East race has already been decided. If all goes as planned, he'll catch one inning."

I assume Alyson Footer means, "only if the game lacks playoff implications".

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:34:50 pm »

Looks like I'll be making the trip down to that shithole in Miami next weekend.

Bench · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:41:37 pm »

Quote from: Limey on July 24, 2007, 02:15:20 pm

Do you really think it's going to matter?

Not in the least.

Froback · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:46:21 pm »

Quote from: Duman on July 24, 2007, 02:07:22 pm

This may be blasphemy but I wonder about the timing of his announcement in relation to the trading deadline. Not that they were thinking about trading him but about trading Burke and said Craig what are your plans because they impact our plans.

Wait... What does Biggio being around have to do with Burke? Just because Biggio isn't going to be the 2B in 08 doesn't mean Burke is. I think it just means they need to trade for or sign a FA 2B for next year.

Limey · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:47:29 pm »

Quote from: Froback on July 24, 2007, 02:46:21 pm

Wait... What does Biggio being around have to do with Burke? Just because Biggio isn't going to be the 2B in 08 doesn't mean Burke is. I think it just means they need to trade for or sign a FA 2B for next year.

[cough]Loretta[/cough]

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:02:22 pm »

It is just not going to be the same without Biggio. When he does take off that uniform for the last time, no one can say he didn't wear it well. Mr. Astro.

BudGirl · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:04:05 pm »

Quote from: Limey on July 24, 2007, 02:47:29 pm

[cough]Loretta[/cough]

I WISH.

dirty steve · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:22:43 pm »

mentioned 3K as a bigger moment than making it to the World Series. i have heard players before say they would trade any personal milestone for a chance at the World Series.

Limey · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:23:55 pm »

Quote from: dirty steve on July 24, 2007, 03:22:43 pm

mentioned 3K as a bigger moment than making it to the World Series. i have heard players before say they would trade any personal milestone for a chance at the World Series.

Biggio did both. He can pick which one is bigger. Maybe if they'd won the series...

JimR · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:24:26 pm »

Quote from: dirty steve on July 24, 2007, 03:22:43 pm

mentioned 3K as a bigger moment than making it to the World Series. i have heard players before say they would trade any personal milestone for a chance at the World Series.

i think you misread it...or i did. i think he said after the WS, 3000....

Curly · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:25:51 pm »

He made a crack about being in the car on the way to one of the kids games and being able to laugh at them for missing the sliders low and away instead of the other way around for once.

Noe · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:27:01 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on July 24, 2007, 02:27:14 pm

"Out of respect for the visiting Braves, Biggio will only try to implement this plan if the NL East race has already been decided. If all goes as planned, he'll catch one inning."

I assume Alyson Footer means, "only if the game lacks playoff implications".

Respect the Braves?!?! NEVER!!!! I say the Astros do unto them as they did unto... ahum... them! Last year the Braves made the last series with Houston their playoffs (or so they said). That kept Houston from a virtual tie with St. Louie for the division. I say that Houston pay back Atlanta by trotting out all their best... errr.... worse and for Houston fans to do the tomahawk chop just like the St. Louis fans did late last year in tribute. This while handing the steMs the division outright if possible.

This would be reverse tribute! Stick this tomahawk youknowhere!

BudGirl · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:28:36 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2007, 03:24:26 pm

i think you misread it...or i did. i think he said after the WS, 3000....

he did. He said, "I'm going out on top. Other than a World Series, the (3,000th) hit thing was unbelievable. To me, I'm going out on top. It makes me feel great, being able to do it this way. And the fans can remember you on a positive note."

dirty steve · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:50:14 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2007, 03:24:26 pm

i think you misread it...or i did. i think he said after the WS, 3000....

good call. at work, so i heard the conference bits and pieces, but i could have sworn i heard it something like "the WS was nice..but the 3K, that's the topper."

either way--kudos, Bidge. thanks for a memorable 20 years.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #41 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:25:11 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 24, 2007, 01:24:57 pm

Outstanding way for Bidge to go out. Classy.

Agreed.

Amy · « **Reply #42 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:29:33 pm »

Wow, I knew it was coming, but I still cried when I watched him say it. What a classy guy. I will miss him so much. I respect his desire to spend time with his family while his kids are still at home. But I hope he finds a visible role with the team soon.

The younger players had better carry on the legacy of Bidge and Bags. AE can't come back soon enough for me.

Astrobabe · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2007, 08:00:43 pm »

Wow, it really has been 20 years. I knew this was coming, but the news also made me teary-eyed. I will be at the game Sept. 30 for whatever happens, but he deserves the greatest Astro sendoff ever!

MRaup · « **Reply #44 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:20:08 pm »

Quote from: Astrobabe on July 24, 2007, 08:00:43 pm

Wow, it really has been 20 years. I knew this was coming, but the news also made me teary-eyed. I will be at the game Sept. 30 for whatever happens, but he deserves the greatest Astro sendoff ever!

Holy cow! Astrobabe returns!