http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/1047116...sign-3B-Figgins

 

Weird. Enjoy losing, Chone

 

If the suitors arent climbing over each other lining up for him, you'd think we could come in with some kind of offer and be taken seriously. Especially when you think about the declining closer we're about to give 7.5M to

Edited December 4, 200916 yr by Princess Dye

They're going after Bay, Harden and Lackey as well. That could be one hell of a club.

That ballpark might actually play to Chone's game better than just about anywhere else. If they can figure out a way to keep Felix, it might not be that bad of a move.

They're going after Bay, Harden and Lackey as well. That could be one hell of a club.

 

Well...

 

Bay, Gutierrez, Ichiro is one hell of an outfield. Plus, putting Figgins at 3B helps a bit. They'll re-sign Branyan for 1B or DH. Wilson will be at SS with Lopez at 2B. I don't know who they'll have catching though. They traded Clement away and Johjima's back in Japan.

 

Their lineup looks decent, but if they get Lackey and Harden to go along with Felix, they could really do some things with that bullpen of theirs and a decent offense.

 

But this is all on paper. There's no guarantee that Harden even stays healthy.

Weird. Enjoy losing, Chone

 

Sea

85 77 .525

61 101 .377

88 74 .543

 

Cws

79 83 .488

89 74 .546

72 90 .444

 

 

...funny thing...

 

They may have lost a few more games in the last 3 years, but they've had more + .500 years as well.

I don't know who they'll have catching though. They traded Clement away and Johjima's back in Japan.

Likely to be Adam Moore.

 

But this is all on paper. There's no guarantee that Harden even stays healthy.

Or Lackey, for that matter.

 

 

Well...

 

Bay, Gutierrez, Ichiro is one hell of an outfield. Plus, putting Figgins at 3B helps a bit. They'll re-sign Branyan for 1B or DH. Wilson will be at SS with Lopez at 2B. I don't know who they'll have catching though. They traded Clement away and Johjima's back in Japan.

 

Maybe they'll take Flowers for Ichiro!

 

He won't live up to that contract, but at least it won't be as bad of a decision as the Carlos Silva signing under Bill Bavasi.

 

They'll get draft pick compensation for letting Beltre go also.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Mariners are on the verge of signing free agent Chone Figgins.

 

Rosenthal's sources claim the deal is in the four-year, $36 million range. It's a good deal for the Mariners, who will value Figgins' defense at third and his ability go get on base. The 31-year-old hit .298/.395/.393 in 2009 with five homers, 54 RBI, 42 stolen bases and 114 runs scored in 615 at-bats.

Possible Seattle offer to Figgins is 4 years at $36M

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/1047116...sign-3B-Figgins

 

Weird. Enjoy losing, Chone

 

If the suitors arent climbing over each other lining up for him, you'd think we could come in with some kind of offer and be taken seriously. Especially when you think about the declining closer we're about to give 7.5M to

 

I don't think these things are remotely comparable. There's little risk with Jenks, since he's year to year right now. Would you be comfortable with four years of Figgins? I wouldn't be.

 

Having said that, if Seattle does sign them, he makes their lineup better right now.

Ichiro and Figgins, holy speed and runs batman! They get a bopper to hit behind them and it's gonna be an interesting year in Seattle.

Ichiro and Figgins, holy speed and runs batman! They get a bopper to hit behind them and it's gonna be an interesting year in Seattle.

 

Branyan can mash, and that team plays sick D.

Branyan can mash, and that team plays sick D.

Except he's a free agent and looking for a major payday because of his 2009 season.

Except he's a free agent and looking for a major payday because of his 2009 season.

 

I dunno why I thought he was still under contract, but still, great team defense.

Last time Seattle went out and tried to build up quick by buying 2 of the top free agents on the market, they wound up with Sexson and Beltre.

Deal is done.

4 years/36... with 5th year vesting option.

 

I think this is a great move by the Mariners... making themselves stronger, and the best team in their division weaker.

 

Ichiro and Figgins... thats one hell of a combo... too bad they really don't have anything else.

Deal is done.

4 years/36... with 5th year vesting option.

 

I think this is a great move by the Mariners... making themselves stronger, and the best team in their division weaker.

 

Ichiro and Figgins... thats one hell of a combo... too bad they really don't have anything else.

 

They've developed an interesting structure that's based much on team D. Their defense can make any pitcher look good (Washburn for instance). They're kinda like the Dodgers from a few years ago. The offense isn't great, but the pitching is phenomenal and will keep them competitive. Ichiro and Figgins make a great 1-2, which would obviously be even better if they bring Branyan back. Regardless, that setup will give other teams fits. They have some good talent in the minors too. They're going after Bay pretty aggressively. As it stands, this team is set to be good for a the next few years. Z is a great GM, and surprisingly, Figgins is signing a rather reasonable contract.

Edited December 5, 200916 yr by chunk23

This is a really good deal by the Mariners, especially since even if you get Ichiro out now, you still will have to worry about the guy behind him.