KFDM COOP Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Biggio to catch for Astros on SaturdayCINCINNATI — Craig Biggio will start for the Astros at catcher on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park, marking his first appearance behind home plate since 1991. Biggio began his career at catcher and moved to second base, the outfield and back to second base.Biggio, who will play the final game of his career Sunday, will catch one or two innings before returning to second base. He had originally hoped to catch when Roy Oswalt pitched, but with Oswalt missing his final start Biggio will catch Brandon Backe instead."I'll catch one inning, and if it goes well I'll catch two," he said.Biggio had the catcher's gear on prior to Wednesday's game when he caught Backe in the bullpen at Great American Ball Park."I thought that was pretty cool," interim manager Cecil Cooper said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHFAN Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Pretty neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckdad Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have tickets for Friday and Sunday - He's killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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