In a move that had been anticipated by the Astros for some time, pitchers Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte were among six major leaguers to file for free agency. Both Clemens and Pettitte are still ambivalent on whether they will pitch for any team in 2007, but they will be free to settle a contract anywhere in the majors.
But meeting and parting are part of life. When Clemens and Pettitte filed for free agency, Astros will sign a one year agreement with Craig Biggio. Biggio, is just 70 hits away from the 3,000 mark and, based on his performance in 2006, is on tempo to reach that milestone sometime in late June or early July.