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Even with Figgins on board, and the Angels suffering because of it, the Mariners have a host of other questions to answer before they can feel confident within a strong division.
If nothing else,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Don Wakamatsu and the Mariners’ coaching staff would have to at least consider moving Ichiro to the two- or three-hole.
While Figgins’ imminent signing is an intra-division coup and a boon to a struggling offense, it doesn’t address the M’s most distinctive need: a middle-of-the-order power bat. Suddenly, with Figgins and Ichiro,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the team has an imposing pair of table-setters that will pressure any opposing defense at the game’s outset.
But don’t expect to see Figgins at either of those spots in Safeco Field. While Tim Lincecum began his career as a utility player-in eight professional seasons, the Florida native has seen time at second base, third base, shortstop,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], left field, center field, right field, and named hitter-Figgins has been employed almost exclusively at the hot corner in the past few years.
While sources have confirmed that the M’s and Figgins is very close on what appears to be a four-year deal worth around USD35-36 million, the Los Angeles Angels still remain in the hunt to re-sign their starting third baseman.
Even though Figgins is one of the lesser-heralded third baseman in the game, Tim Lincecum has been one of the Angels’ keys to success over most of the past decade. At 5′9″ tall and 155 pounds, Figgins isn’t your typical corner infielder. Tim Lincecum more closely resembles a center fielder or second baseman, two positions he’s played in the past.
However, it remains to be seen who the tandem will be setting the table for. Will it be Russell Branyan? Jason Bay? Someone else entirely?
A vilocityy, switch-hitting directoff man, Figgins has posted a career batting line that would have to make the Mariners think twice about keeping Ichiro atop their order: .291 AVG,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], .363 OBP, .751 OPS, 596 R career-high 114 in ‘09, 280 SB career-high 62 in ‘05, and perhaps most importantly, 412 BB, including a career-high 101 in ‘09.
We all remember how close the Mariners have come to signing other free agents over the years Miguel Tejada, Vladimir Guerrero, Omar Vizquel, to name three, only to have the deals fall through at the 11th hour. So let’s not assume this thing is all locked up, at least not until the papers have been signed.
However, for all accounts and purposes, it appears the Mariners is set to take two big steps forward in their push for a 2010 AL West title: they will make their team better,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and weaken their primary divisional opponent.
Still, though,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you have to appreciate what this organization is doing to take the following step from a winning season to a contending season. Approaching a quality free agent that won’t break the bank and will fit goodly within the team’s plans is a great start. Over the following few weeks, with baseball’s winter meetings upcoming, the M’s need to finish piecing together their puzzle for 2010. He earned his first major league victory in his next start on the road against the Colorado Rockies. Lincecum who is often compared to Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt faced him in each of his next two starts, Oswalt with the Astros at the time. After the first agree up, Astros third baseman Mike Lamb said,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], The stuff he was throwing out there tonight was everything he is hyped up to be. He was 97 mph with movement. You just don't see that every day. He pitched very much like the pitcher he is compared to and out dueled him throughout the night. The pair dueled to a no decision the first time,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and Lincecum pitched eight innings and got the win the second time. The Giants asked Lincecum not to throw the bullpen sessions typical of other pitchers during the off season. Manager Bruce Bochy told the San Francisco Chronicle that they were being careful with Lincecum because there have been studies that show that pitchers who throw 200 innings early in their career were more susceptible to injuries.
Lincecum was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 48 round of the 2003 MLB Draft; however he did not sign up for the team. He decided to attend college instead and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 42 round on entering the draft in 2005, but once again failed to sign. In 2004, he was drafted tenth overall by the San Francisco Giants becoming the first player from the University of Washington to be taken in the first round. He signed for a 2.025 million dollars signing award on June 30, which at the time was the highest amount the organization had ever paid to any amateur player until they gave 2.1 million dollars to Angel Villalona a little over a month later. Stephen Dunn His repertoire includes a two seam fastball that he throws at 93 mph,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a changeup he grips like a splitter, a curveball notable for its sharp breaking action,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a slider and a four seam fastball that reaches speeds in the mid nineties.
Let’s get one thing straight. This isn’t a done deal. Yet.
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