Figgins signs minor-league contract with Miami

Figgins signs minor-league contract with Miami

Published Feb. 8, 2013 2:55 p.m. ET

MIAMI (AP) -- Third baseman Chone Figgins has signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins with an invitation to their major-league camp beginning next week.
Figgins, who signed Friday, hit .181 in 66 games with Seattle last season. He's a .277 career hitter with 337 stolen bases in 11 seasons, all in the American League.
Placido Polanco, 37, is expected to be the Marlins' starting third baseman.

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