Retired Houston Astros players (L-R) Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell and current Astros first baseman Lance Berkman catch the ceremonial first pitch during MLB opening day ceremonies in Houston April 6, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award recipient Houston Astros player Craig Biggio holds his award with his wife Patty and son Conor before Game 3 of Major League Baseball's World Series in Denver October 27, 2007. REUTERS/Jack Dempsey/Pool (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio makes his way around the stadium shaking hands with fans after his last game of his 20-year career with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio waves to the fans after his last game of his 20-year career with the Astros after the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio (C) sits on the bench with sons Conor (L) and Cavan after playing the last inning of his 20-year career with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio makes his way around the stadium shaking hands with fans after his last game of his 20-year career with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio waves to the fans after his last game after 20 years with the Astros after the team played Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio signs autographs before his last game after 20 years with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio waves to the fans before his last game after 20 years with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring in the first inning in his last game after 20 years with the Astros against the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio tips his hat to the fans before his first at bat against the Atlanta Braves in his last MLB game after 20 years with the Astros in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio tips his hat to the fans before his last game after 20 years with the Astros as the team played the Atlanta Braves in their season-ending MLB game in Houston September 30, 2007. Biggio is the only player in MLB history to reach and exceed all the following milestones: 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 2,700 hits and 400 stolen bases. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio protests a called third strike from New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey in the fifth inning of their National League game in Houston July 6, 2007. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey throws to Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio in the first inning of their National League game in Houston July 6, 2007. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets pitcher John Maine delivers a pitch to Houston Astro Craig Biggio (not pictured) in the first inning of their MLB game against the Houston Astros in Houston July 5, 2007. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio waves to fans before entering the dugout at the end of the game after getting his 3,000th career hit against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Carlos Lee (C) celebrates with teammate Craig Biggio (7) and Orlando Palmeiro (19) after his walk-off grand slam home run against the Colorado Rockies in the 11th inning in Houston June 28, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio pays tribute at the end of a game against the Colorado Rockies to fans after passing the 3,000 career hit mark in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio (C) kisses his wife Patty and hugs sons Conor (2nd R) and Cavan (R) as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio waves to the fans after career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio lifts his son Conor, 14, as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio (R) hugs former teammate Jeff Bagwell as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio waves as he walks off the field with former teammate Jeff Bagwell as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio kisses his wife Patty and holds daughter Quinn as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astro Craig Biggio picks up son Conor as he celebrates career hit 3,000 in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies as Astro Brad Ausmus (11) watches in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio became the 27th major league player to reach the 3,000 career base hits milestone. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio connects on his 2,998th career hit in the third inning against Colorado Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook with catcher Chris Ianetta (L) at the plate of their MLB American League baseball game in Houston June 28, 2007. Biggio, with 2,998 base hits, needs two more to become the 27th major league player with 3,000 career base hits. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio prepares for his first at bat against Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Claudio Vargas leading off the first inning of a National League MLB baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 26, 2007. Biggio, with 2,997 base hits, needs three more to become the 27th major league player with 3,000 career base hits. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio walks away to the dugout after he's caught looking and called out on strikes on a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Claudio Vargas leading off the first inning of a National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26, 2007. Biggio, with 2,997 base hits, needs three more to become the 27th major league player with 3,000 career base hits. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio (7) forces out Milwaukee Brewers baserunner Corey Hart on a fielder's choice in the first inning of a National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26, 2007. Biggio, with 2,997 base hits, needs three more to become the 27th major league player with 3,000 career base hits. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio hits a single down the left field line off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Claudio Vargas leading off the third inning of a National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26, 2007. Biggio, with 2,997 base hits, needs three more to become the 27th major league player with 3,000 career base hits. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio digs for first base after hitting a single down the left field line off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Claudio Vargas leading off the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 26, 2007. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio follows through on a hit out to center field in the ninth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Hunter Pence doubled to center field to drive in Craig Biggio in the fifth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas June 22, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio (L) beats the throw to Texas Rangers catcher Gerald Laird (C) to score on the hit by Hunter Pence (not pictured) as home plate umpire Rob Drake looks on in the fifth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Hunter Pence hits a go-ahead two-run home run to also score Craig Biggio during the sixth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California June 19, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Hunter Pence (R) celebrates as he passes Los Angeles Angels catcher Jose Molina (L) after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run to also score Craig Biggio during the sixth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game in Anaheim, California June 19, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Hunter Pence hits a go-ahead two-run home run to also score Craig Biggio during the sixth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California June 19, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio (R) slides into home plate to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Carlos Lee (not shown) as Los Angeles Angels' Jose Molina misses the catch during the fourth inning of their MLB interleague baseball game in Anaheim, California June 19, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES) 

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Francisco Cordero celebrates after getting Houston Astros pinch hitter Craig Biggio to end the game with an infield pop up and picked up his seventh save this season during their National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 22, 2007. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Bill Hall sits on the warning track after a grand slam home run hit by Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio was uncatchable in the eighth inning of a National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 20, 2007. The grand slam helped the Astro defeat the Brewers. Brewer left fielder Geoff Jenkins (5) looks on. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros hitter Craig Biggio (7) celebrates with teammates including Chris Burke (2) and Adam Everett (28) after hitting a grand slam home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Greg Aquino in the eighth inning of a National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 20, 2007. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio connects on career hit 2,931 against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the opening day of National League baseball play in Houston April 2, 2007. Biggio is hoping to reach the 3,000 hit mark in this his 20th major league season, all with the Astros. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio watches a foul ball while at bat in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during their National League baseball game in Houston April 2, 2007. Biggio is hoping to reach the 3,000 hit mark in this, his 20th major league season, all with the Astros. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio catches a fly ball during spring training baseball workouts in Kissimmee, Florida February 28, 2007. REUTERS/Scott Audette(UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio (R) shares a laugh with first baseman Lance Berkman during spring training baseball workouts in Kissimmee, Florida February 26, 2007. REUTERS/Scott Audette (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Aubrey Huff (C) is greeted by his teammates Luke Scott (L) and Craig Biggio at home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of their Major League baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Houston September 24, 2006. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres left fielder Dave Roberts watches as fans grapple over Houston Astros Craig Biggio's second home run ball in the ninth inning of their National League baseball game in San Diego August 2, 2006. REUTERS/Fred Greaves (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio (L) celebrates his second homerun of the game with his son and team batboy Cavan Biggio in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres during their National League baseball game in San Diego August 2, 2006. REUTERS/Fred Greaves (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio is greeted at the dugout by hitting coach Gary Gaetti after hitting a three run homerun in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during their Major League Baseball game on July 8, 2006 in Houston. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio rounds third base after hitting a three run homerun in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during their Major League Baseball game on July 8, 2006 in Houston. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

St Louis Cardinals pitcher, Anthony Reyes watches the Houston Astros' Craig Biggio's three run homerun sail into the left field seats in the fifth inning of their Major League Baseball game on July 8, 2006 in Houston. REUTERS/Tim Johnson (UNITED STATES) 

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy (L) and center fielder Bill Hall (2) get tangled up as they go after a fly ball hit to shallow center field by Houston Astros batter Craig Biggio, in the second inning of MLB action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2, 2006. Hall was able to catch and hold on to the ball for the out. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson 

Houston Astros baserunner Craig Biggio (L) scores before Milwaukee Brewers catcher Damian Miller (26) can apply the tag in the first inning of MLB action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 2, 2006. Biggio scored on Lance Berkman's sacrifice fly ball to right field. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson 

Houston Astros Craig Biggio slides safely into home scoring a run as batter Morgan Ensberg (R) watches in the seventh inning of their MLB season opener in Houston April 3, 2006. Florida Marlins pitcher Joe Borowski (L) looks on. REUTERS/Richard Carson 

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio (L) is safe on third after knocking over Florida Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera (R) on the play in the seventh inning of their MLB season opener in Houston April 3, 2006. REUTERS/Richard Carson 

Dominican Republic National Team first baseman Albert Pujols catches a foul pop-up by Houston Astros' Craig Biggio for an out in the first inning, during their exhibition game at the Astros spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida, March 5, 2006. The Dominican Republic won 12-8 over the Astros and will begin play in the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela in Kissimmee on March 7. REUTERS/Joe Skipper 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio catches a ball during drills at the club's spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida February 27, 2006. REUTERS/Joe Skipper 

Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell (2nd R) stands with teammates (L-R) Adam Everett, Craig Biggio and Brad Ausmus as they wait to hit at the club's spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida February 27, 2006. Bagwell recently rejoined the club following shoulder surgery. REUTERS/Joe Skipper 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio prepares to hit at the club's spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida February 27, 2006. REUTERS/Joe Skipper 

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio catches a ball during drills at the club's spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida February 27, 2006. REUTERS/Joe Skipper