PCL1 Salt Lake Bees

Figgins Joins Bees for Rehab Assignment

Published on June 9, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release


SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2008) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that infielder Chone Figgins will begin a rehab assignment with the Salt Lake Bees in the team's home game tonight against the Tacoma Rainiers at 7:05 p.m. at Franklin Covey Field.

Figgins, 30, was placed on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring on May 30. He has appeared in 33 games for the Angels in 2008, hitting .306 with six doubles, seven RBI and 11 stolen bases. The Leary, Ga. native was traded to the Angels from the Colorado Rockies on July 13, 2001.

The 40-21 Salt Lake Bees begin an eight-game home stand tonight against the Tacoma Rainiers at 7:05 p.m. For more information about Bees season tickets, which start as low as $7 per game, please call 325-BEES or visit the Bees box office at Franklin Covey Field.




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