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Chone Figgins will retire after signing one-day contract with Angels

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Chone Figgins, who spent nine years with the Angels as a valuable utility man and lineup spark plug, will sign a one-day contract with the team on Monday so he can officially retire as an Angel.

Figgins, 38, was with the Angels from 2002 to 2009, including an All-Star appearance in his final season. He hit .291 with a .363 on-base percentage with the Angels. For most of his Angels' career, he hit first or second.

A fan favorite, Figgins played second, third, shortstop and all three outfield positions with the Angels. In 2009, Figgins was the Angels everyday third baseman, when he hit .