Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim is no longer an Angel.  After 8 amazing years with the Halos Chone has given himself the opportunity to sign a new contract for big money.  The Angels supposedly offered him a 3 year $24 Million deal which Chone did not take.  Instead he signed with the American League West rival Seattle Mariners for 4 years and $36 Million with an option for a potential 5th year worth $9 Million. via SI.COM

I would like to say thanks to Chone for stealing more bases than I’ve seen an Angel steal in my lifetime, wearing a giant bandaid on your arm, and playing excellent defense at every position you played at… which was all but pitcher, first base, and catcher.

Good luck… I won’t be rooting for you unfortunately because you signed with the Mariners.  Had you signed with a National League team or an east coast team I would have enjoyed watching you kick butt in a different uniform.

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