A's trying to trade for Figgins

[A.E]

The Athletics are trying to trade for Chone Figgins
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The A’s have been making all kinds of upgrades this offseason. They’ve improved the offense and have made their bullpen into one of the best in the game. They may not be done either. From the Contra Costa Times:

A source with knowledge of the situation said the A’s are trying to trade for Seattle infielder Chone Figgins, and that current A’s third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and perhaps a pitcher could be shipped to the Mariners in return.
Figgins was lost in 2010, having been moved to second base and having struggled at the plate. He still figures to be an above average defensive third baseman, however, and even if he doesn’t draw 100 walks like he did in 2009, he is an offensive upgrade over Kouzmanoff, who has some pop but struggles to get on base.

For the Mariners, this would be a salary-shedding move, as Figgins is owed $26 million over the next three years. Normally you don’t see the A’s taking on that kind of obligation, but given that they offered Adrian Beltre serious cash, they are clearly comfortable spending some money to upgrade at third.

-HBT

 

[Elite]

Would be a good move for both teams. The Mariners definitely need to get out of that deal and I think Figgins is going to have a pretty good year next year. He really struggled in the first half of 09 but he hit .285 post All-Star break. Not quite sure the A's need any more speed but if they can't acquire power, they might as well just run, run, run.

 

[snipezo]

According to Buster Olney, the Jays could be involved in a three way trade.

 

[Rios15]

Man, Figgins needs to come to Toronto. I love his playing style. He costs too much though...

 

[snipezo]

Lol no. Hes overpaid and he's not that good. If anything AA is probably inquiring about kouzmanof (sp?)

 

[.GR]

i like figgins alot. this would be sick.

 

[Rios15]

Lol no. Hes overpaid and he's not that good. If anything AA is probably inquiring about kouzmanof (sp?)

I like him for his speed and I think he's good defensively. Would be a lot better than Encarnacion if the contract was smaller imo.

 

[snipezo]

It's not like e5 will be playing 3rd base this year.