May 13, 2007
Thirty Four to Three Thousand
Craig Biggio knocked out two hits today to bring his career total to 2966. He scored two from the leadoff spot as Houston defeats Arizona 5-2. Both the hits landed for doubles, putting Craig at 649. He's be the seventh player to reach 650 doubles for his career. While 700 looks out of reach, he should be able to reach George Brett at 655 doubles.
However, Craig no longer belongs in the leadoff spot. I appreciate the Astros giving him the opportunity to reach 3000 hits, but he shouldn't be doing it from an important offensive position. With a .309 OBA, let him bat seventh or eighth.
Hudson and Hairston accounted for the Arizona runs with homers, so $20 will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
SHOULD got nothing to do with it, unfortunately.
the sun will rise in the west before he will be moved off leadoff before he gets #3000
and i wouldn't be surprised if he stays there for the rest of the year after that too