Comments on: Figgins Having A Career Year (Again) http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/ Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:21:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wobatus http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-93276 wobatus Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:52:11 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-93276 I recall 3 contentious threads, about Figgins, Brian Giles and Jason Kubel, and i think the score is 0-3. Sometimes as we advance stat wise we get to a point where we gild the lily and over-analyze what is there. I recall 3 contentious threads, about Figgins, Brian Giles and Jason Kubel, and i think the score is 0-3. Sometimes as we advance stat wise we get to a point where we gild the lily and over-analyze what is there.

]]> By: Joel http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91584 Joel Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:30:14 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91584 The Yankees need to sign him to ensure that they never actually play against him again. The Yankees need to sign him to ensure that they never actually play against him again.

]]> By: ineedanap http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91580 ineedanap Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:14:53 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91580 Beat me to it RR8. Beat me to it RR8.

]]> By: RedRobot8 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91549 RedRobot8 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:45:11 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91549 I recall a particularly contentious comment thread this winter after Ryan Glass called out Figgins as lucky and forecasted a sub-.650 OPS going forward. Ryan, if you are still around, how would you approach a revised BABIP analysis of Figgins? I recall a particularly contentious comment thread this winter after Ryan Glass called out Figgins as lucky and forecasted a sub-.650 OPS going forward. Ryan, if you are still around, how would you approach a revised BABIP analysis of Figgins?

]]> By: BlackOps http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91472 BlackOps Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91472 He can play a bunch of positions, but hasn't been above average anywhere but third. Whoever signs him should leave him there. He can play a bunch of positions, but hasn’t been above average anywhere but third. Whoever signs him should leave him there.

]]> By: Alireza http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91411 Alireza Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:58:01 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91411 Figgins is a fit for almost every team, because he can slot into any defensive position other than catcher. That said, he is an absolute vacuum at third and his arm is as strong as anyone's at the position. The other thing is that I still think he gets way below value because he doesn't have the cache of home runs. All the reports say that he is the Angels' first priority, even before John Lackey, so I think the chances of him leaving are slim. Figgins is a fit for almost every team, because he can slot into any defensive position other than catcher. That said, he is an absolute vacuum at third and his arm is as strong as anyone’s at the position. The other thing is that I still think he gets way below value because he doesn’t have the cache of home runs. All the reports say that he is the Angels’ first priority, even before John Lackey, so I think the chances of him leaving are slim.

]]> By: Jeffrey http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91361 Jeffrey Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:35:24 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91361 It would never in a million years happen, but i would love to see the Cubs plug Figgins into the 2B role It would never in a million years happen, but i would love to see the Cubs plug Figgins into the 2B role

]]> By: Andrew http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91357 Andrew Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:21:42 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91357 Dave, do you think that Chone is the type of player that Jack Z would target for the Mariners this offseason? Dave, do you think that Chone is the type of player that Jack Z would target for the Mariners this offseason?

]]> By: Karl http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91356 Karl Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:21:12 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91356 Wow, I had no idea Figgins' UZR was right up there with Evan Longoria. Take a look at the rest of his numbers: his .401 OBP is the 4th highest in the AL. He leads the AL in runs (92). He's third in SB (37) and 5th in walks (68). His contributions at the top of the Angels order, especially in Torii Hunter's absence, shouldn't be ignored. Do you think Figgins will generate any MVP consideration? I'd argue he's been more valuable to his team than Tex has for the stacked Yankees. Karl Moats FantasySportsAtLunch.com, Writer Check out my post: Clint Barmes Is Rocking Again http://fantasysportsatlunch.com/8/2009/clint-barmes Love/Hate It? Email me at tips@fantasysportslunch.com Wow, I had no idea Figgins’ UZR was right up there with Evan Longoria. Take a look at the rest of his numbers: his .401 OBP is the 4th highest in the AL. He leads the AL in runs (92). He’s third in SB (37) and 5th in walks (68).

His contributions at the top of the Angels order, especially in Torii Hunter’s absence, shouldn’t be ignored. Do you think Figgins will generate any MVP consideration? I’d argue he’s been more valuable to his team than Tex has for the stacked Yankees.

Karl Moats
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Check out my post: Clint Barmes Is Rocking Again
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]]> By: Joe http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/figgins-having-a-career-year-again/#comment-91352 Joe Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:12:55 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/?p=8155#comment-91352 Dave, Is there any documented correlation between a player bouncing around defensive positions, and their offensive productivity? It seems the spike in Figgins offensive production really took off after he established himself at third base. Before then, he was a super utility player, playing multiple positions each year. Dave,
Is there any documented correlation between a player bouncing around defensive positions, and their offensive productivity? It seems the spike in Figgins offensive production really took off after he established himself at third base. Before then, he was a super utility player, playing multiple positions each year.

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