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Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:07 am EDT

Yankees, Cubs, White Sox all want Chone Figgins

By Mark Miller

“ChoneThe New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs all need a leadoff hitter and it appears that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third baseman Chone Figgins(notes) is the guy that all three will be going after this off-season to fill the role, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Figgins, who will be a free agent at year's end, is loving his time in Anaheim, though, and the team will be able to negotiate with him exclusively for 15 days after the World Series ends.

Who wouldn't want a guy who has 104 runs, 89 walks, and 39 steals already this season as well as batting. 304 so far? Whoever does want him will likely have to pay more than $10 million annually, which would be a nice raise for the 31-year-old who is making $5.775 million this year.

Source: Los Angeles TimesNew Window

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  1. Seabass
    1. Posted by Seabass Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:18 am EDT

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    104 RBIs? He wishes! I believe Mr . Miller meant runs.
  2. VEGA$
    2. Posted by VEGA$ Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    leadoff hitter with 104 RBIs already huh? Give the guy $20 mill a year
  3. Anthony C
    3. Posted by Anthony C Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:40 am EDT

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    hahahahaha mistakes make you look funny
  4. John
    4. Posted by John Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:44 am EDT

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    Slight difference between runs batted in, and runs scored. Does yahoo not employee editors or fact checkers?
  5. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    5. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:45 am EDT

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    LOL on the RBIs - Angels will resign him.
  6. wglowe610
    6. Posted by wglowe610 Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:46 am EDT

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    hes got 104 runs.... not 104 rbis
  7. superstar
    7. Posted by superstar Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:58 am EDT

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    you sound like his agent so you can be forgiven for confusing rbi's with runs
  8. Onik
    8. Posted by Onik Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:05 am EDT

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    I think it's RBIs. Almost as much as Mark Teixeira!
  9. Tecmo
    9. Posted by Tecmo Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:12 am EDT

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    Hey did you guys notice that the article says 104 RBI instead of 104 runs? I'm gonna go kiss a mirror now.
  10. Marty
    10. Posted by Marty Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:14 am EDT

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    He has 104 Runs and only 47 RBIs... and where are the yankees going to play him, last I heard they have a guy locked up for a few years at 3rd, and 1st. Does he play left????
  11. Marty
    11. Posted by Marty Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:15 am EDT

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    He has 104 Runs and only 47 RBIs... and where are the yankees going to play him, last I heard they have a guy locked up for a few years at 3rd, and 1st. Does he play left????
    And No TECMO no one but you noticed that
  12. stewie
    12. Posted by stewie Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:32 am EDT

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    Good morning Artist, We all know its a typo, isn t it funny how everyone jumps on it. All it takes is one idiot at yahoo to bring out all the idiots here. The Yanks are looking like a runaway freight train about now. Remember last season when everyone was saying "The Rays are for real" They were playing over their heads last season. This is the true Ray team. Good but not leaders in the tough A.L. East. I had predicted 103 wins for the Yanks, and it looks doable. Jobba almost lived up to his new role as Stopper. He usually stos winning streaks. Jorge bailed him., this time Wonder what his role will be in the 1st round??
  13. emoskoff
    13. Posted by emoskoff Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:37 am EDT

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    The Yankees need a leadoff hitter?? Have you noticed Derek Jeter has been leading off this year and hitting .330?
  14. Tim D
    14. Posted by Tim D Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:44 am EDT

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    The Yanks already have Jeter leading off, and he already has 330 RBIs.....oh wait, that's just his average.
  15. Evil Empire
    15. Posted by Evil Empire Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:47 am EDT

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    Yanks, go for him, get rid of Damon and Matsui, and sign Matt Holiday also. We are rich.
  16. davfied
    16. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:49 am EDT

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    Morning Artisto & Stewie,
    I must say, with no slight meant to Figgins, this is the most ridiculous "rumor" I have read to date. I will cease any more writing about this. 50 games over .500??? Not out of the question.
  17. Billrodd
    17. Posted by Billrodd Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:52 am EDT

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    Chone would lead off and play left. DJ is leading off cuz damon couldn't play every day and wasn't hitting well enough. as good ...er ...great as jeter is, you really want a guy who gets on alot and steals alot at the top. and with jeter hitting behind chone he'll get pitches to hit. you don't want chone on 1st and steal second and jeter to hit him in...or the hit and run..
    but with that said...they ain't getting him this year so let's see if we can get back to and win the world series this year! wait til game 4 of the series to announce we're going after chone and are willing to give up joba! LOL!
  18. Evil Empire
    18. Posted by Evil Empire Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:54 am EDT

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    I still love Ichiro in leadoff in Yanks. Of course I am dreaming.
  19. rmbutterworth
    19. Posted by rmbutterworth Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:55 am EDT

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    Ah? If you read the article it does say 104 RUNS.... Not RBI... if you are going to trash an article read it first morons
  20. Ken Sobkowiak
    20. Posted by Ken Sobkowiak Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:09 am EDT

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    The Sox have a leadoff hitter in Posednik. Hitting 307, 28 steals 360 obp
    Why look elsewhere, they can sign him for alot less.
    What the sox need is new leadership, the Oz/Kenny ashow is old.
  21. Tom P
    21. Posted by Tom P Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    Morons...it says 104 runs. He's not going anywhere accept 3B for the Angels.
  22. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    22. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    Morning Stewie and Davfied
    rmbutterwoth - it was RBI this morning. Clearly they changed it. I doubt you would see 10 posts making light of it if it wasnt ever there.
  23. scott
    23. Posted by scott Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:30 am EDT

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    I'm going with stupid writer. He left out how much Figgies glove has improved. I think the Angels want him too.
    Artist, You got a headache from last night? There is one person here suffering badly from short winkie complex. I can't stand people ho have to be right all the time. How much URZ can you hang on a que ball?
    Dav, beware, Figgie could bring Flintstone vitamins will him anywhere he goes. Oh wait, he's going to Anaheim.
  24. Rob F
    24. Posted by Rob F Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:34 am EDT

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    So if the Cubs or Yankees trade for him, what will happen to Aramis or A-Rod?
    Morning folks! Great night for DJ, he looked really happy out there too. He is relaxed and having fun.
  25. scott
    25. Posted by scott Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:34 am EDT

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    I'm going with stupid writer. He left out how much Figgies glove has improved. I think the Angels want him too.
    Artist, You got a headache from last night? There is one person here suffering badly from short winkie complex. I can't stand people ho have to be right all the time. How much URZ can you hang on a que ball?
    Dav, beware, Figgie could bring Flintstone vitamins will him anywhere he goes. Oh wait, he's going to Anaheim.

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