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A few reasons I'm against this:
1) Its questionable whether they'd add any defensive runs in the switch. My guess is that Lopez gain 0-5 runs in the switch and Figgins loses 5-10 runs for net loss of roughly 0-5 runs.
2)Its a short-term fix. Figgins likely won't be at 2B for long with 3 near MLB ready 2B prospects and it hurts Lopez' trade value.
3) Offense. I don't want two guys spending so much time learning assimilating to new positions that it negatively affects their offensive production (due to less focus or wear).
4) Figgins' hamstrings. Hes had issues in the past with his durability and I absolutely wouldn't want him having extra wear-and-tear at 2B (both due to the nature of the position and the extra practice he'd take on the side lines). I don't want him breaking down or aging early right when we've signed him for the next 4-5 years.