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Countdown to 3,000!

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  1. ryan17wagner

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    06/18/07 vs. Angels: Craig Biggio recored hit #2,990 in the top of fifth inning.

    I'll be in Arlington this weeked with prime seats. Maybe I'll get to see some history!
     
    #1 ryan17wagner, Jun 18, 2007
  2. Mr. Clutch

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    I'll be going to some games in Houston if he's still gunning for the record!
     
    #2 Mr. Clutch, Jun 18, 2007
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    I think they should let him do it at home. Seems fitting.
    Plus, the attendance might go up with people wanting to see and all. ;)
     
    #3 ThreePointShot, Jun 18, 2007
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    Yeah and they need that with the sorry ass team we have this year !!!!
     
    #4 Rox Addict, Jun 19, 2007
  5. xiki

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    I have seen virtually nada on the 3,000 in the nat'l press. Has there been and I've just missed it?

    If it's not out there then where are the 'stros' PR folks in getting this clean (as opposed to BB's HRs) benchmark into the popular, public 'domain'?
     
    #5 xiki, Jun 19, 2007
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    Got a kickass Countdown to 3,000 shirt at BW3 yesterday.
     
    #6 Rocketman95, Jun 19, 2007
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    maybe because no talks about steroids in relation to hits milestones
     
    #7 pgabriel, Jun 19, 2007
  8. xiki

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    And maybe that's another reason it should be ballyhooed from the highest of ballyhoohas!
     
    #8 xiki, Jun 19, 2007
  9. ryan17wagner

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    With 10 hits to go for the historic mark, Houstonist will be counting down as Craig Biggio marches towards his 3,000th hit. Last night vs. the Angels, Craig Biggio recorded hit 2,990 in the fifth inning off Angels pitcher and native Texan John Lackey.

    Biggio Fact of the Day: Biggio is the only player in MLB history to be elected to the All-Star game as a catcher (1991) and second baseman ('92, '94-'98).

    3,000 Hit Club Fact of the Day: The 1928 Philadelphia Athletics boasted three members of the 3,000 hit club: Ty Cobb (4,189), Tris Speaker (3,514) and Eddie Collins (3,315).

    Astros Next Game: Today vs. Angels in Los Angeles at 9:05 p.m. CST
    Opposing Pitcher: Bartolo Colon

    http://www.houstonist.com/2007/06/19/biggio_countdow.php
     
    #9 ryan17wagner, Jun 19, 2007
  10. Stack24

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    I got my Biggio autographed bat ready for ebay....hahah JK....
     
    #10 Stack24, Jun 19, 2007
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    After this road trip the Astros are home for 11 games I believe. That is when he should break the record. Garner will sit him enough to insure he breaks the record in Houston.
     
    #11 Saint Louis, Jun 19, 2007
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    What record is he breaking?
     
    #12 ryan17wagner, Jun 19, 2007
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    I was at the game last night. I was hoping to see Biggio go 11 for 11. I hope you have better luck seeing him get 3000 than I did. :)
     
    #13 FranchiseBlade, Jun 19, 2007
  14. Saint Louis

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    Well maybe not record, but getting his 3,000 hit. Knitpicker! :cool:
     
    #14 Saint Louis, Jun 19, 2007
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    :D I'm funny like that.
     
    #15 ryan17wagner, Jun 19, 2007
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    I hope that is necessary.
     
    #16 xiki, Jun 19, 2007
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    9 to go.

    Edit:

    Now 8.
     
    #17 Oski2005, Jun 19, 2007
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    #18 deepellumrocket, Jun 19, 2007
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    Is it the one where you peel the stickers off the front until it gets to 3,000 ?

    I washed mine and ruined it. All the numbers came off...

    :(
     
    #20 Achilleus, Jun 20, 2007
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