Mariners Officially Sign Chone Figgins

It took a few days, but Chone Figgins is officially a Seattle Mariner — barring a physical, of course:

One of the worst-kept secrets of baseball’s Winter Meetings was finalized Tuesday as the Seattle Mariners announced the signing of free-agent infielder Chone Figgins to a four-year deal.

The contract also carries an option for a potential fifth season in 2014.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Associated Press has reported the contract at $36 million, with a possible vested option for another $9 million for the fifth season.

Figgins will most likely hit second in the lineup and play third base, although he can play almost any position in the field.