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Phillies in 5 Applesauce - Rollins makes another prediction, Figgins price tag, sex for WS tickets

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Sorry this is so late. Having computer and law-school related issues. Enjoy.  Meet the Mets Blue and Orange puts compares the 2007 & 2008 Mets with the division champion Phillies from those years. Just in case you wanted to start banging your head against...
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/10...
 

Slumdog Leadoff Man, Part II

Barring a foolish trade by the Los Angeles/Anaheim/California Angels sending Chone Figgins to the White Sox, it
>> www.bugsandcranks.com/chicago...
 

Figgins Not Ruling Out A Return To LA

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We've heard rumors that the Yankees, White Sox and Cubs could have interest in Chone Figgins this offseason, but Figgins tells Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times that he sees no reason to leave LA when he becomes a free agent this fall."It's a different world than here,...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09...
 

Olney On Hardy, Rangers, Figgins

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Everyone's predicting the market for Chone Figgins these days and ESPN.com's Buster Olney is no exception. Olney guesses that the Yankees will sign Figgins, who could patrol left field for the Bombers and fill in at other positions when needed. Here are the rest of Olney...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09...
 

Chone Figgins hustles to St. Louis as last-minute All-Star

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The Angels third baseman joins the AL squad after an infected finger sidelines Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria. Having spent much of his seven-year big league career as a super utility player, starting at six different positions and sometimes jumping from the infield to the...
>> www.latimes.com/sports/...
 

Come to Think of It: Analyzing the Value of Chone Figgins for the Cubs

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A new year, a new scapegoat. Last year's playoff failure was blamed on the Cubs being too right-handed. Now, at least based on what Cubs manager Lou Piniella recently had to say, the thinking is that the Cubs are too slow. Lou's need for speed aside, it is true that...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Angels Thirsting for Jason Juice?

Acquiring Figgins and Molina would fill two huge holes on the Yankee bench. Miguel Cairo and Wil Nieves have given Joe Torre zero reason to pencil them in the lineup on anything more than an emergency-basis. Adding two serviceable bench players would allow the manager the luxury of...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/blog/_a...
 

The Angels Have Forgotten How to Play Baseball

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The Los Angeles Angels are struggling with the fundamentals of baseball, and in turn look like a bunch of spazzes out there. Torii Hunter related his feelings best, "I think if I let my hair grow out I would have grays everywhere." He went on to say he's optimistic...
>> www.babeslovebaseball.com/2009/10...
 

Discussion: Chone Figgins

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Bill Shaikin of the LA Times notes Chone Figgins' speed and versatility will make him a hot commodity this offseason. Figgins is 31 and leads the AL in runs scored. Shaikin's piece adds that similar players tend to age well. "One-dimensional sluggers...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/08...
 

Who is Going to Play 3rd Base for the Yankees?

With the bad news that Alex Rodriguez could miss as many as 10 weeks after having surgery to remove a cyst from his hip the Yankees must now face reality of who will play third base. The most obvious in house answer would have to be Cody Ransom. Is he really an option though? During...
>> baby-bombers.com/bbd/200...
 

Angels Will Run Wild: Wednesday Halolinks

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More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP "You complete me" Browse more photos » Twins clinch AL Central with playoff win over Tigers in 12th -  CBSSports.com"This is the most unbelievable...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/10...
 

Big fourth gives Angels eighth straight victory

Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis both homered during a nine-run fourth inning and the AL West leaders extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games Saturday with an 11-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
>> sports.espn.go.com/mlb/rec...
 

Big fourth inning propels Angels to 8th straight win

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Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis, normally the table-setters in the Los Angeles Angels' lineup, both homered during a nine-run fourth inning and the AL West leaders extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games Saturday with an 11-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Angels up to 8

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Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis, normally the table-setters in the Los Angeles Angels' lineup, both homered during a nine-run fourth inning and the AL West leaders extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games Saturday with an 11-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Klapisch Compares This Team to '98 Yanks

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From Bob Klapisch:Eleven years ago, the Yankees were forced to fight their way to a championship. Today’s bunch are living even larger, having smoked the Twins and, so far, outperformed the Angels in brutal conditions in Games 1 and 2.You could argue that the ’98 team was great...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Away for the Day!

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Packing and moving will unfortunately dominate my life for the next day or so, but hopefully I'll be back with more tomorrow.But in the mean time, please check out the 2009 Free Agent Previews/Predictions that we have so far. Feel free to chime in as well.Chone Figgins (4 years...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Juan Pierre and Chone Figgins remain fast friends

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They got their start in the Rockies organization and are still close despite playing for different teams now. Juan Pierre was the first guy to the ballpark every day. Chone Figgins wasn't far behind him.
>> www.latimes.com/sports/...
 

Chone Figgins the Answer for Chicago Cubs?

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With postseason hopes falling out of reach, it seems as if the Chicago Cubs are shifting their focus towards the offseason. The Chicago Tribune is reporting the Cubs might have some interest in signing utility man Chone Figgins in the offseason. Lou Piniella has recently been quoted...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Base Hits

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Chone Figgins batted .244 in April, .333 in May, and is now hitting .393 so far in June. In his last 8 games, Mark Reynolds is 12 for 30 with 5 doubles, 5 homers, and 11 RBI. After a fiery start, Johnny Damon only has 12 hits for the entire month of June, and is batting a [...]
>> www.crookedpitch.com/807/bas...
 

Rosenthal Chats With Chone Figgins

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Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com sat down for a chat with Chone Figgins of the Angels, who you surely know is up for free agency after the season. They spoke about plenty of topics, including his offseason workouts with Juan Pierre and his improved defense, but here's a wrap up...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09...
 

Short Hops: Lackey, Figgins still on Angels' radar

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Two of the Angels' key pieces -- John Lackey and Chone Figgins -- are free agents. It will be an upset if the Angels keep both, but that won't stop them from trying, Scott Miller says in Short Hops.
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Dodge Ball Daily - The Abreu Factor

By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior WriterThe addition of Bobby Abreu to the Angels
>> socalsportshub.com/2009/03...
 

Erick Aybar and Chone Figgins are Gold Glove candidates

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Erick Aybar and Chone Figgins are Gold Glove candidates Gold Glove Corner!
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/8/...
 

What We Learned: Halos give Yankees some help

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Three things we learned from Friday's 4-1 victory by the New York Yankees over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the ALCS: 1. Angels lay an egg. Uncharacteristically sloppy fielding sabotaged the Angels on this cold and damp night at Yankee Stadium. A throwing error by Juan...
>> www.sportingnews.com/mlb/art...
 
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