We have heard all week on Sports Radio, the newspaper, and internet sources that the Mariners are about to sign Chone Figgins to a 4 year, 36 million dollar contract to replace Adrian Beltre at 3rd base. My only real comment about this is......who cares? Chone is NOT the answer to the Mariners offensive struggles! He is a good player but not an offensive answer at all. Mariner fans thrive on hope. Any time we trade for or sign a player we believe he will turn into the second coming of Ken Griffey, Jr. (See Jack Wilson trade for recent example. BY THE WAY I WAS RIGHT! Everyone who debated with me, where are you now?)
The Mariners need players who can hit the ball out of the park. Your corner infielders are suppose to be your power hitters. Chone will hit .273 7 hrs 65 rbis and steal 35 bases. He is Randy Winn at 3rd base. Nice try Mariners but I want a power hitter! The Mariners would be better trying to keep Adrian Beltre. Mariner fans, don't fall for the hype this time or your heart will get broken again.
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