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[Warren2ThaG]

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Report: Mariners in lead for Chone Figgins

Multiple sources told FOXSports.com that the Mariners are the clear frontrunners to sign free agent Chone Figgins.
That certainly wouldn't help in the power department, an area in which the Mariners are clearly lacking. Figgins, though, would be an excellent No. 2 hitter behind Ichiro Suzuki and a fine defender at third base. He's likely to get a four-year deal worth $10 million-$12 million per season. Dec. 3 - 8:52 pm et

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http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10471160/Sources:-Mariners-lead-race-to-sign-3B-Figgins

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You can have him.

[Warren2ThaG]

Report: M's, Figgins close to 4-yr, $35M deal

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Mariners are close to signing Chone Figgins to a four-year, $35 million contract. That's $1 million less than the amount originally reported by FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. It's a pretty nice bargain for the Mariners, who just landed one of the most highly coveted position players on the free agent market. Figgins, 31, will bring excellent defense to Seattle along with a knack for getting on base. He hit .298/.395/.393 this past season with five homers, 54 RBI, 42 stolen bases and 114 runs scored in 615 at-bats. Dec. 4 - 4:02 pm et

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http://twitter.com/SI_JonHeyman/status/6349000053