Chone Figgins Appreciation Thread

at third base.

By far the best Figgins moment.

I won’t miss you, but you were a cool dude.

The fire in him at that moment and that same look when he got that 10th inning RBI during game 2 of this years ALCS is what I’ll remember.

Figgy as an Angel. Amazing dude. Totally epitomized the Angel ideal. Love him to death.

And I don’t know the details, so maybe someone can fill me in. But if he left just for an extra million or two, I’ll be hoping we drill him with a fastball on his Beetlejuice look-alike dome.

vs. the Nationals… Figgy was playing left field, scored a run and maybe had a RBI. The team scored 11 runs, which meant… chicken wings! So before the bottom of an inning, a fan shouted out “Thanks for the chicken wings, Chone!” Figgy smiled, laughed, and gave the guy a thumbs up. It was great. :)

…Not to mention his outstanding play over the years.

This stings more than not signing Teixeira last year. Teixeira is nothing more than a money grubbing asshat. There was no sentiment there, just the need for his bat and glove. However, Figgy helped make history in ‘02 and personified the Angel’s philosophy with his solid defense, base stealing and small ball. I guess it was his time to go so now I’m ready to watch Wood wash away this sting just as Morales did.

Now that he’s with our division rival to the north, he’s the enemy. Besides, the Rangers are in a whole world of suck right now. It looks like Seattle is going to be our competition for the division. I can’t root for him unless we’ve already cliched the division or Seattle is in the cellar.

I have faith in you, Arte. Let’s not regret this.

plus all those throws he looked like he couldnt possibly make,those easy “trust your hands” swings, the amazing plays at no only third base, but 2nd, short, in left, in center, and in right(catcher or first base anyone?), the clutch hits out of nowhere, and the i’m stealing that base no matter how many times you look at me, always leaning towards the next base before he goes. Oh, and making barry bonds bobble the ball.
Thats what i will miss about our offenses(and defenses) spark plug.
Good luck chone, you will be missed

I was at the game in 2002 when he got his first major league hit. At the time he was mainly coming into the games late as a pinch-runner, so to see him get the start and get his first hit was pretty special…

But I only have one autograph from a player. Thanks for being so cool Chone. He’s a class act all the way. You will be missed (and cheered upon your return to the Big A). Thanks for all you’ve done for our franchise.

I have way too many memories of Figgy to list, so I will be sentimental and say that my best memory of Chone is my first memory of Chone, during the 2002 WS, when Scioscia put Figgy in as a pinch runner on first, and he stole second and flashed that smile. That is the best smile in all of baseball.

I will miss you, Desmond. I wish you could stay a Halo forever. Good luck to you.

and long live his chonies!

I’m not totally giving up that he’s gone but….
I don’t have any one memory of Figgy but I love watching him make those next to impossible plays at 3rd base. He would catch the ball behind the bag and be pulled out of bounds and still throw to 1st and make the out. He is amazing to watch.

I know he doesn’t have the greatest offense during the playoffs but without him we may not have made it to the playoffs.

If Figgy leaves I’m going to miss him.

I’ll cheer for ye in the Great North West, but the rest of the team … bah.

Is this deal actually done? The latest news was that Figgins and the Mariners had an “agreement,” which is not the same thing as a signed contract. It would be surprising if the M’s closed the deal before the Beltre situation was resolved, unless they know something about Scott Boras that we don’t. Either way, even MLBTR hasn’t posted word yet.

Thanks for all of the memories in an Angels uniform.

Thanks for being on the right side of the equation we all try to live by: Hardwork + dedication makes the man.

May you have continued success in Seattle – and may you be the ONLY Mariner who does.

In a sport that is large based on what have you done for me lately, its still sad to see Chone go despite his HORRENDOUS postseason.

He was always classy guy, and a great person to have in the club house.
On list of favorite angels of all time? I dont think he makes the top 10 on my list, but I wouldnt be suprised if he made other people’s list.

I think he would rank just behind GA on my list, which definately isnt a bad spot to be in. I feeling like its the end of an era having figgy leave, but thank you for all the work and effort you put into making our club a perennial contender.

Wish you well FIGGY!… im gonna miss saying that, cuz now that your no longer a Angel, you’re back to being Figgins.

AND thinking that his name was Chrome when I first looked at the box score

my favourite Angel, sad to see him go, good luck Chone!

After every single, he would round first and bump his fists together.

he made two errors and really struggled. To watch him become a gold glove caliber third baseman is my best memory of him as well as his enthusiasm for the game. It’s tough to watch these guys go.

Thanks for always signing and chatting with the fans. Seattle is lucky to have you.

At the same time, I’m glad Woody will get his chance, and he’s a heckuva lot cheaper.

I can’t be the only one.

His great play at third, his steals of second and his smile- I wish he hadn’t gone to seattle in our division though, That was kind of tacky. The Mariners are trying hard to steal our mojo…

Go Woody, go Angels!

Our Minor league system is not as strong as it use to be.

 Lackey and Weaver are not thrilled about playing for Scoscia.

The jury is still out on Reagins. I am not into signing a 37 year old outfielder (Aberu) and where is this team headed?

WIll they let B. Wood play every day at 3b? And do we have to see this great managing again of a platoon at 2nd? Let Wood play every day, would be nice to have power at both corners.

Who will be he Angels number 1?

Finally, I see Texas winning the division the the team we have now.

2004 division clinching win in Oakland. I was sitting in “the black hole” in Oakland and some thug yelled out at Figgy: “you’re just a stupid utility player…”

I always remember that and laugh, because he was just a utility player … who happened to kick Oakland’s ass.

Lots of love for Figgy….dont blame him for getting his money while he can. Thanks for your service Figs……

and most importantly……Thanks for FREEING BRANDON WOOD!!!

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Winning vs. Money

priorities

but the lasting impression Figgins will leave with me is how he changed my mind about him.

I thought 3rd was going to be a hole in the Angels line up when he moved there, but after seeing all of the spectacular plays he made, he made me a believer in his special abilities to play anywhere.

Will I miss him? Absolutely, but I’ve moved on and am looking forward to seeing Brandon Wood.

I would have like to seen him get a chance to play 1b and catcher so he could play every position and maybe even pitch in a blowout like swisher did last season.

i was at a day game early for batting practice, and brendan donnely and chone were signing autographs above the dugout. when figgins came by where i was standing, i lifted up my shirt and said, “CHONE SIGN MY STOMACH!!!” He smiled his classic toothy smile, shook his head laughing, and said, “man, you’re crazy!” Then he just walked away chuckling to himself. I didn’t get the autograph, but it was worth it merely being acknowledged by one of my favorite players.

Say it’s not so!

… including a base-clearing triple on Desmond’s last at-bat (I think) to drive in the winning run.

I hope this news is not true, however, if my favourite Angel is indeed gone, I shall have to change my signature.

I will be “Don’t call be Dick” instead of “Don’t call me Desmond” in honour of who might be our next 3B man, Richard Brandon Wood.

Love to all, highland …