July 14, 2007
It's About Time
The Astros are ready to move Biggio out of the lineup, at least on the road:
Biggio, who got his 3,000th hit on June 28, is OK with the arrangement, manager Phil Garner said Saturday, adding that the plan could change should Biggio go on a hitting tear. Burke started Saturday at second base and batted leadoff against the Chicago Cubs.
"It's difficult to have the conversation," Garner said, referring to Biggio, his 41-year-old second baseman who is one of the most popular players in Astros history. "And that's why it's subject to change."
I appreciate the Astros sticking with one of their greatest players as he went for 3000 hits, but Craig just isn't contributing wins any more. It's time for him to step aside.
well, he's not going out gracefully. and burke is gonna get like 25 games to prove he should be the second baseman.
I'm just hoping he can get 3 more HBP's before he calls it a day.