Cubs Inquire On Chone Figgins

[cubbyfanforever]

According to Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times, the Cubs inquired on Chone Figgins. Figgins could theoretically fill Mark DeRosa's superutility role, though DeRosa seems likely to stay put. DiGiovanna says the Angels won't be sure of their needs until they sort out the Mark Teixeira and Brian Fuentes situations.

[ryno4ever]

He's another "supersub" guy.... I just don't want to part with DeRo!

[KingKong10]

a switch hitting, lead-off guy that can steal bases and has a lot of Post Season Experience.

i'd be quite happy to see the Cubs ink him and play him at 2B and put DeRo in RF.

[Bockstock]

His stolen base numbers have decreased by 50% the last two years with a corresponding increase in Caught stealing. If he was a FA I'd say sure, for a platoon type player. But his OBP isn't good for a leadoff hitter except for 2007 when he batted 50 points better than his career average.

I wouldn't give up anything of value since the Cubs have one and potentially two better players at 2b already.

[Bims]

Figgins would cost the Cubs way more then he's worth.

[AceCubbie]

Versatility is great. But as a starter? He's sub-par.