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Found February 08, 2013 on Fox Sports Florida:
PLAYERS: Chone Figgins,  Placido Polanco
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners,  Miami Marlins
MIAMI (AP) -- Third baseman Chone Figgins has signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins with an invitation to their major-league camp beginning next week. Figgins, who signed Friday, hit .181 in 66 games with Seattle last season. He's a .277 career hitter with 337 stolen bases in 11 seasons, all in the American League. Placido Polanco, 37, is expected to be the Marlins' starting third baseman.
Original Story: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/02/08...
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