Figgins retires, signs one day contract with Angels

[Pujols4MVP]

Because Figgins was a guy who drew walks often, Seattle was always stupid in not letting him be their leadoff hitter, a guy who always hits his way on base like Ichiro is more suited for hitting 2nd where 1 hit moves figgins from 1st to 3rd. Seattle was also stupid in trying to build an offense around 2 leadoff hitters.

[Wallerrrr]

Because Figgins was a guy who drew walks often, Seattle was always stupid in not letting him be their leadoff hitter, a guy who always hits his way on base like Ichiro is more suited for hitting 2nd where 1 hit moves figgins from 1st to 3rd. Seattle was also stupid in trying to build an offense around 2 leadoff hitters.

Are you insinuating Seattle is stupid?

[Troll Daddy]

Happy for him and the fans who loved him as a

Angel. He was like a adrenaline shoot to the team in 2002.

Big fan 👏

[TooCool]

Best of luck Figgy. You were the ultimate utility man. I know you left because you wanted a well deserved payday. Either way, good luck on retirement and thanks for the memories.

[Wallerrrr]

Best of luck Figgy. You were the ultimate utility man. I know you left because you wanted a well deserved payday. Either way, good luck on retirement and thanks for the memories.

He told me to tell you thank you.

[gurn67]

He joins the long list of guys who signed huge free agent deals for a new club, struggled, it got into their heads and they could never become the players they once were. That list towers over the almost empty list of guys who signed huge free agent deals for a new club and maintained their excellent performance for the duration of the contract.

[Jobu]

4/$36M is a huge free agent deal?

[2112]

Because Figgins was a guy who drew walks often, Seattle was always stupid in not letting him be their leadoff hitter, a guy who always hits his way on base like Ichiro is more suited for hitting 2nd where 1 hit moves figgins from 1st to 3rd. Seattle was also stupid in trying to build an offense around 2 leadoff hitters.

Also the fact Seattle paid him 3rd base money then put him at second.

[Tank]

Will he wear an Angels cap to the HOF?

 

yes, he's going next week as a matter of fact. call him and maybe you guys can carpool.

[Tank]

thanks, figgy. you were fun to watch.

[Rico]

The entire time we had him at third people were saying,  "we can't have a light hitting third baseman, we need to move him to the outfield and get a 3B with power."  Sad thing is all these years later we still haven't replaced his production at third.

[Adam]

FIGGY POOH!

[WeatherWonk]

Count me in. Figgins was my favorite player on the Angels while he was here.

 

I seem to remember a stretch where he hit nearly .400 for something like two months. He was en fuego. Anyone else remember that? No, it wasn't spring training.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Loved me some Figgy. What a sparkplug he was at the top of the order.  Ended up being a good defender at 3b too.  Glad he sucked with SEA. 

[Homebrewer]

Can't think of anyone that had more fun, and expressed his joy for playing the game better, than Chone.

He was a pleasure to watch day in and day out.

 

The Angels organization could REALLY use him as a base running coach.

[Amazing Larry]

It's always fun watching fire crackers like Dechone on the basepaths. Glad to see him end his career with a Halos cap on his head.

[Make Angels Great Again]

Count me in. Figgins was my favorite player on the Angels while he was here.

 

I seem to remember a stretch where he hit nearly .400 for something like two months. He was en fuego. Anyone else remember that? No, it wasn't spring training.

 

Pretty sure he holds the record for most hits in the month of june by an Angel.

[Angel Oracle]

Most one-sided trade ever in favor of the Halos?   (Bartee for Figgins in early 2000s)

The Ryan acquisition was close, because Jim Fregosi by 1972 was not nearly the player that he was in Anaheim in his prime.  

 

Thank you Figgy for bringing your strengths to the franchise, wish we had someone who could unnerve pitchers on the bases like you did.

Trout did early on, but now is just another speedy guy who doesn't steal a lot. 

Edited March 21, 2016 by Angel Oracle

[Wallerrrr]

Most one-sided trade ever in favor of the Halos?   (Bartee for Figgins in early 2000s)

The Ryan acquisition was close, because Jim Fregosi by 1972 was not nearly the player that he was in Anaheim in his prime.  

 

Thank you Figgy for bringing your strengths to the franchise, wish we had someone who could unnerve pitchers on the bases like you did.

Trout did early on, but now is just another speedy guy who doesn't steal a lot. 

 

id say without a doubt!

[Lou]

Remember when he pinch-ran for Salmon in G6 of the WS and didn't try to score from 2b on a blooper by GA that Bonds misplayed in LF?

 

made me a bit nervous

[the dude abides]

It's always fun watching fire crackers like Dechone on the basepaths. Glad to see him end his career with a Halos cap on his head.

 

When I first read this, I somehow omitted "fire" from your first sentence.

[Wallerrrr]

When I first read this, I somehow omitted "fire" from your first sentence.

lmao...me too

[Homebrewer]

I hope Figgy gets to read this thread.

[RallyPanda]

Maybe my memory isn't what it used to be, but I don't recall Figgins being anything spectacular. Seemed like a nice dude and had a couple decent seasons for us, but it's not like he's HOF worthy!

Edited March 21, 2016 by HighDesertHaloFan

[eaterfan]

Maybe my memory isn't what it used to be, but I don't recall Figgins being anything spectacular. Seemed like a nice dude and had a couple decent seasons for us, but it's not like he's HOF worthy!

 

I don't think anyone in this thread has claimed he's even close to HOF worthy. He was a solid player who had a really great 2009 season. I'd imagine his 2009 season is among the best single seasons since 2000 other than by Vlad and Trout. His other seasons were fine, putting up respectable numbers and defense that wouldn't kill the team at up to 7 positions. That versatility has value that isn't easily quantifiable. When he got to focus on playing just 3B not only was his defense not bad, it actually became a strength. People on here are just posting their fond memories and thoughts about a unique player in Angels history.