Chone Figgins

Kansas City StarMotown smackdown: Seattle sweeps TigersFox NewsDetroit, MI – Chone Figgins' seventh-inning RBI double broke a tie and Seattle swept its three-game set with Detroit in 5-4 fashion on Thursday. Justin Smoak broke an 0-for-15 spell with a first-inning three-run homer, Miguel Olivo added a solo shot ...Justin Smoke, Chone Figgins power MarinersESPNFiggins' clutch hit helps M's sweep TigersCBSSports.comFiggins hits tiebreaking double for MarinersSeattle Post IntelligencerThe...Read Full Story

. There weren’t too many players that struggled as mightily as Chone Figgins last year. While Adam Dunn thinks he knocked the cover off the ball, the rest of us were disgusted by his .188 batting average and .484 OPS. . He dealt with a hip injury last year and was limited to 81 games last year, but those numbers are inexcusable. . This is a .280 career hitter though. Why wouldn’t you expect him to bounce back? . For starters, he has hit .236 in his two years with the Mariners. Obviously last...Read Full Story

. You knew when you drafted Chone Figgins that you were’t looking for power numbers. After all, he had 32 career homer runs entering the season. His career high in RBI is 62, but he had just 35 last season in his first year with the Mariners. . In part  you got him for the runs scored. From 2004-2009 Figgins averaged 92.7 runs per season. Of course he had just 62 for the M’s last year. In part you got him for his batting average. He hit .292 over that same span. Of course he it .259 for the M...Read Full Story

Injuries to outfielders Franklin Gutierrez and Mike Carp have been huge blows to not only the Mariners lineup, but to their defensive positioning as well. Traditionally an infielder, Chone Figgins has been in left field for 17 of his 22 games played.Al...Read Full Story

Keeping it safe.   Dear Mrs. Figgins:   We’re concerned grandparents.  Our two grandkids are now playing hockey.   These kids can really get hurt.   How do we handle this without overstepping boundaries with our son and his wife daughter in law?   Nan and I are losing sleep over this.   Doug and Nan, Ontario   Dear Doug and Nan:  Ice hockey is an exciting action packed sport.  And unfortunately it can also be dangerous.  There is certainly nothing wrong with talking about your concerns with...Read Full Story

In it together!   Dear Mrs. Figgins: My husband underwent a radical prostatectomy.  He’s been depressed thinking he won’t be the same man because of problems with his erections.  Actually, he’s too embarrassed to talk with anyone about the fact that there’s no ejaculation. We have always had a wonderful loving relationship.  I keep telling him he’s the love of my life and nothing will or could ever change that.  Brooke, Seattle   Dear Brooke: Even if the doctor went over the details of...Read Full Story

Worth The Wait.     Dear Mrs. Figgins: i’m 15 years old and have just fallen in love with a hansome guy. WE’ve been in love for 3 months,but havent had sex yet. My friends tell me i must move fast,or else I’II lose him. We have never talked about sex. What must i do?is he going to dump me for another girl? In love   Dear In Love: Peer pressure is difficult to deal with, especially at your age.  Respecting yourself is the first big step in avoiding peer pressure. Having sex does not prove you...Read Full Story

Having Fun!   Dear Mrs. Figgins: My mother and I don’t see eye to eye on me having a girlfriend.    My father sits and lets my mother make the  decision. She’s afraid I’m going to end up making a girl pregnant, I would have to talk with the police or something.  I’m almost 16 years old.  My family is  Mormon’s.  My wish is to have a girlfriend I can have clean fun.  Dance, go to the beaches but not have sex.  I don’t think that to have a girlfriend at my age is to soon.  Do you think my...Read Full Story

A stepping stone   Dear Mrs. Figgins: I attend a Design and Technology school.   A guy in one of my classes is driving some of us crazy.   He’s loud, hums under his breath, gets involved in everybody’s conversation, has a nervous knee, and laughs out loud to the point of distraction at his own jokes that aren’t remotely funny.     I’ve been raised to be polite but I think that ability is almost gone.    I’m going to school for an education not to go nuts.   Do you have any suggestions...Read Full Story

Good bet?   Dear Mrs. Figgins:  I’m about to retire – and want to start a little side business.   Wife’s against it because we would need to dip into our retirement, and if the plan fails it would be real hard.   Went to the small business bureau, and I think they’re another government front. Went to the bank because I  thought the government wanted banks to lend to kick the economy back into action.   Doesn’t  seem promising and that leaves going into retirment money.. I’m having some...Read Full Story