 After that league disbanded in August of the same year, Bigelow became a free agent, receiving invitations from several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, to train with them in the spring.Some teams were hard pressed to commit to Bigelow however with concerns over the condition of his pitching arm.Bigelow eventually secured a $1,000 bonus and signed with the Southern Association Chattanooga Lookouts for the 1925 season.