Biggio Gears Up to Begin Chase for 3,000

AP Online;  February 24, 2007 ;     700+ words ......and .281 in 2004. But Biggio's production at the plate...Manager Phil Garner still has Biggio penciled in as his leadoff...2007, and still believes Biggio has some big hits left...relief from his new backup, free agent Mark Loretta. "You don...sees the same enthusiasm Biggio had when ...

Biggio heads for greener pastures

Sporting News;  February 17, 2003 ;     295 words ...SECOND BASE>>>CENTER FIELD Considering Craig Biggio is a seven-time All-Star entering his 16th season with...in which he hit 35 points below his career average, Biggio is being asked to learn a new position. The Astros...base to center field, making room for Jeff Kent, a free agent ...

Biggio studies Yount's moves

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 18, 2003 ;     393 words ...Biggio studies Yount's moves By DREW OLSON...Sentinel Friday, April 18, 2003 Craig Biggio made his big-league debut with the...switched to the National League. Although Biggio never played against Robin Yount...that he was one of the best ever," Biggio said. "I kind of looked him up when...came about ...

Biggio's reflection: After historic hit, Astro second baseman bathes in a...

Beaumont Enterprise (Beaumont, TX);  June 30, 2007 ;     700+ words ......retired in a ceremony Aug. 26, and it can be assumed Biggio's No. 7 will follow after his career. I remember when...To be that happy for someone else is very special. Biggio offered no hints about plans after this season. He...at a proper time. I'll keep you guys posted, said Biggio, who added that he ...

ROCKIES' FAILURE TO ACQUIRE BIGGIO TURNED INTO BEST DEAL OF THE...

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  July 11, 1996 ;     616 words ......News Staff Writer Signing free agent Craig Biggio was the one major move...Think about it. Signing Biggio would have meant moving...to open second base for Biggio's Gold Glove. And it probably...to open the budget for Biggio's salary. The Rockies never...ones that aren't made. ...

HE'S A DOWN-TO-EARTH ASTRO HUMBLE BIGGIO HEADS QUIETLY TOWARD GLORY

The Boston Globe;  May 21, 2006 ;     700+ words ......acquired Jeff Kent, and they needed a center fielder. So Biggio was moved to center for two years before returning to second base. "The 3,000 hits are for my family," Biggio said. "That's my gift to them for all the years they'...that there aren't many of us who have reached it." Biggio never hit the ...

A SENSE OF B-LONGING ASTROS' BIGGIO, BAGWELL LET TEAMMATES KNOW THEY'RE...

Rocky Mountain News;  April 8, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Teammate Craig Biggio was the first person...the Rockies as a free agent. His decision to...are the Astros. Biggio, 36, and Bagwell...ever again wear Biggio's No. 7 or Bagwell...never taking the free-agent ride to another...plains, Bagwell and Biggio haven't budged. ...

Astros' Biggio has made the grade after all: Bad grades best thing to...

Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL);  March 7, 2007 ;     700+ words ......until a kid named Joe Montemurro broke it this year. Biggio was never much interested in studying, so his grades...went on to star in football instead of baseball? For Biggio, bad grades ended up being the best thing that happened...High. I kind of believe in destiny in a certain way, Biggio said. ...

Biggio becomes the center of Astros' attention

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 16, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Biggio becomes the center of Astros' attention Veteran accepts...March 16, 2003 Kissimmee, Fla. -- The last time Craig Biggio changed positions, he made history by becoming the first...has ever asked me to do, and I'm proud of that fact," Biggio said. "I've played catcher, I've played second, I'm ...

BIGGIO'S GOAL IS TO HELP TAKE ASTROS TO THE TOP.(Sports)

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  June 5, 1996 ;     593 words ......television commercial offered a persistent reminder to Craig Biggio, a not-so-subtle hint of what he had passed up. After anguishing over his decision, Biggio opted to sign a new contract with the Houston Astros in December rather than join the Colorado Rockies as a free agent. Biggio and ...

METS CROSS OFF BIGGIO

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  December 6, 1995 ;     572 words ......1995 METS CROSS OFF BIGGIO By STEVE ADAMEK, Staff...Mets' quest for Craig Biggio is history. The free agent second baseman wants...Tuesday. That leaves Biggio's incumbent team, the...early exit from the free agent game, pending the developments...serious talks until more ...

Astros' Biggio has made the grade after all.

Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL);  March 13, 2007 ;     700+ words ......until a kid named Joe Montemurro broke it this year. Biggio was never much interested in studying, so his grades...went on to star in football instead of baseball? For Biggio, bad grades ended up being the best thing that happened...High. I kind of believe in destiny in a certain way, Biggio said. ...

Biggio looking to extend deal

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  January 24, 2003 ;     424 words ...00-00-0000 Biggio looking to extend deal THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Date: 01...contract extension request by 14-year veteran Craig Biggio, who will be moved from second base to the outfield...of Kent and regarding Craig moving to the outfield. Biggio and McLane met for two hours Wednesday. Craig just wanted to ...

Rockies hesitated and lost on Biggio

Rocky Mountain News (2007-Current);  June 29, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Talk about irony. Houston second baseman Craig Biggio on Thursday became the 27th player in major league...milestone against the Rockies. If things had worked out as Biggio had planned in the winter of 1996-97, he would have...their expense. Back then, the Astros were in flux and Biggio, for the only time ...

Rockies hesitated and lost on Biggio.(Sports)

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  June 29, 2007 ;     700+ words ......HOUSTON -- Talk about irony. Houston second baseman Craig Biggio on Thursday became the 27th player in major league...milestone against the Rockies. If things had worked out as Biggio had planned in the winter of 1996-97, he would have...their expense. Back then, the Astros were in flux and Biggio, for ...