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Looking Inside Figgins First, Ichiro Third

Posted February 22, 2012 on mariners.scout.com
PLAYERS: Eric Wedge,  Chone Figgins
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners

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Today in Peoria, Mariners Manager Eric Wedge confirmed a change that many had thought was imminent for a while now: Ichiro will be dropped to third in the order with Chone Figgins leading off. SeattleClubhouse takes a look at the new Top-3 in the order and examines their hitting tendencies to try and get a feel for what the results may be.
Original Story: http://mariners.scout.com/2/1160624.html
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