It’s still pretty early and he’s still trying to get going. However, I really like the discipline he brings to the lineup as well as his range on defense. I could learn to love this guy.
I voted 'like' because he's kind of struggling right now.
It’s nice to see his solid defense and ability to draw walks and be fast — but until he starts hitting, it’s hard to love him.
It’s irrational, because over the long haul he’s going to be a much better player and I’ll grow to love him. But he’s started the season slow. I’m not as excited yet.
However, Milton Bradley has struggled and I love that man because he’s crazy. Good thing we’re able to use our own criteria in these.
I think I'd move from "don't have a strong opinion" to "like."
if he weren’t Beltre’s nominal replacement. As it stands, he’s under producing (SSS) and, well, not Beltre. We can forgive him for not being Beltre. When he produces, I will like him.
Marc at USSM posted today about Chone Figgins being similar to Vidro.
It didn’t make sense to me at first, but actually Vidro had some Figgins-like numbers his first year in Seattle. His OBP was much higher than I remember. So I guess Figgins is slightly similar, but more patient, with speed and defense.
I can't believe I just said "I love Chone Figgins"
I’ve always hated Chone Figgins. I’ve hated his annoying Angels-style play. I’ve hated his baggy uniform. I’ve hated his dumbest name in the entire world. I hate Chone Figgins.
Except now I love Chone Figgins. Watching him play is fun. Watching him “slump” but keep his OBP over .330 is terrific. Chone Figgins is one of my top 5 Mariners.
Figgy pudding is awesome.
CHutMariners - April 30, 2010
Middle of the road.
His useful skills are counterbalanced by his awful facial hair.
Teej - April 30, 2010
He should go for a John Waters mustache.
Jed MC - April 30, 2010
But his name is so fun to shout!
Eyebrows - April 30, 2010 via mobile
FIGGINS! or CHO-KNEE! question mark?
LonelyintheBleachers - April 30, 2010
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOONNE!
Mariner John - April 30, 2010
I get confused when the announcers call him Sean.
LonelyintheBleachers - April 30, 2010
That's how you pronounce his name.
seattle_since_81 - April 30, 2010
That’s how he/they pronounce it. I haven’t made up my mind yet…
Sparhawk2k - April 30, 2010
Please use the subject line in future comments.
JLProck - April 30, 2010
Are Ichiro and Felix coming up in the queue?
Let’s ban anyone who hates them.
craig3410 - April 30, 2010
There is a pretty clear pattern here I think
Jeff Sullivan - April 30, 2010
Astrological Signs!
Eyebrows - April 30, 2010 via mobile
Is it by numerical order?
‘Cause I’m not seeing a pattern in that.
seattle_since_81 - April 30, 2010
Please say you're joking...
seattlesundevil - April 30, 2010
Yes, yes I am :D
seattle_since_81 - April 30, 2010
Whew! You never know around here sometimes!
seattlesundevil - April 30, 2010
I predict Doug Fister's next.
Call it intuition.
craig3410 - April 30, 2010
I'm most intrigued by the eventual Griffey one.
MT Olson - April 30, 2010
You and me both
Jeff Sullivan - April 30, 2010
I think there needs to be a 6th option for Griffey
“I love him but wish he would retire”
Griffin Cooper - April 30, 2010
The point is to get a variety of answers I think.
That would just be too easy.
the other side - April 30, 2010
I like seeing a player take a walk
I just wish I had seen him get some more hits up to this point.
Kenny Knows Sports - April 30, 2010
I like Chone Figgins
It’s still pretty early and he’s still trying to get going. However, I really like the discipline he brings to the lineup as well as his range on defense. I could learn to love this guy.
ThundaPC - April 30, 2010
I voted 'like' because he's kind of struggling right now.
It’s nice to see his solid defense and ability to draw walks and be fast — but until he starts hitting, it’s hard to love him.
It’s irrational, because over the long haul he’s going to be a much better player and I’ll grow to love him. But he’s started the season slow. I’m not as excited yet.
However, Milton Bradley has struggled and I love that man because he’s crazy. Good thing we’re able to use our own criteria in these.
AtomicGarden - April 30, 2010
I think I'd move from like to love...
If he wasn’t Beltre’s nominal replacement. Maybe if he started appealing his own calls?
Drew_D - April 30, 2010
I think I'd move from "don't have a strong opinion" to "like."
if he weren’t Beltre’s nominal replacement. As it stands, he’s under producing (SSS) and, well, not Beltre. We can forgive him for not being Beltre. When he produces, I will like him.
harkening - April 30, 2010
And doing the Beltre Shuffle.
JLProck - April 30, 2010
Let's do this for every player.
It’s actually quite interesting to see the results of these.
thebluefox - April 30, 2010
That is very clearly what I'm doing
I mean, Jesus Colome? I thought that would’ve been the giveaway.
Jeff Sullivan - April 30, 2010
This comes off harsher than I intended
Yes, we are going to do this for everyone, and I can’t wait until the end.
Jeff Sullivan - April 30, 2010
You are too civil
More Mean Mug Jeff Sullivan!
Omerta - April 30, 2010
Vargas is next, right?
Graham MacAree - April 30, 2010
Only if you're Mexican.
seattle_since_81 - April 30, 2010
Idiot.
Suzuki comes before Vargas.
the other side - April 30, 2010
I just thought you were getting our opinion before he was off the team.
refuse2lose2010 - April 30, 2010
Love the walk rate.
Furthermore I speculate that his approach has an effect on some of his teammates.
The basis of this speculation is pure conjecture, which everyone recognizes as the most exact of sciences.
Omerta - April 30, 2010
He had an 8 pitch walk the other night, and swung only twice.
And he does that kind of thing all the time.
Kermit. - April 30, 2010
How is this possible?
refuse2lose2010 - April 30, 2010
Oops. I'm so late with the sarcasm stuff.
refuse2lose2010 - April 30, 2010
I like the patience, ability to work the count, etc.
But I gotta see some more hits out of Figgy before I’m in the love category with him.
E-Lizz - April 30, 2010
Marc at USSM posted today about Chone Figgins being similar to Vidro.
It didn’t make sense to me at first, but actually Vidro had some Figgins-like numbers his first year in Seattle. His OBP was much higher than I remember. So I guess Figgins is slightly similar, but more patient, with speed and defense.
refuse2lose2010 - April 30, 2010
So Figgins is similar to Vidro only he has knees, has a good approach at the plate, and is an entirely different and much better baseball player
cwel87 - April 30, 2010
Yeah, but statistically they have similar slashlines.
refuse2lose2010 - April 30, 2010
I'm in like with him
And someone should have told Eyebrows he wasn’t allowed to vote
JBell523 - April 30, 2010
I can't believe I just said "I love Chone Figgins"
I’ve always hated Chone Figgins. I’ve hated his annoying Angels-style play. I’ve hated his baggy uniform. I’ve hated his dumbest name in the entire world. I hate Chone Figgins.
Except now I love Chone Figgins. Watching him play is fun. Watching him “slump” but keep his OBP over .330 is terrific. Chone Figgins is one of my top 5 Mariners.
Llewdor - April 30, 2010
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