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Fangraphs doesn't add non-SB baserunning values however and Figgins is consistently about 7 runs above-average. He was 'only' 4 last year, but it wasn't a productive SB year for him percentage-wise. Its no mistake that hes averaged 103 runs scored per 162 games. You can safely add about 0.5 WAR to his overall value.
I'd estimate Figgins at about 3.5 WAR in '10 and '11, so at $9mil per year you're paying him about $2.5mil per WAR. Thats excellent value. Given his flexibily he also won't be blocking anyone.
The other good news is that Figgins is a playoff hitter. He has a career .381 OBP vs power pitchers.
My only real concern is the years.. Year 3 is slightly at risk, but its really Year 4 when many Figgins types start to decline.

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