Chone Figgins & Mariners strike a deal

The Mariners have signed 3B Chone Figgins to a 4-year contract worth $36M.  The deal will be announced Monday according to reports due to the fact the Mariners have to wait until a decision is made regarding Adrian Beltre's arbitration situation.  For some reason, the Mariners offered Beltre arbitration, and now might be stuck with him if he accepts.  Figgins will still be signed, but the decision may change the contract or at least change the direction the club will go.  Figgins will most likely hit after Ichiro in the lineup & play third.  Seattle ranked 16th in the majors with 89 stolen bases, a number that will increase for sure.