What led you to No. 1, start Michael Young at third and then go with Chone Figgins?
JOE MADDON: Michael had already been voted in. So I thought it was an easy get to put him in the lineup at third base. He has been a spectacular player for several years now and he’s been on the team as a third baseman. Figgins, on the other hand, there’s other options. But I like his versatility, the fact that he’s played third base and can also play second base, all outfield positions, and he can run and hits from both sides of the plate. Again, when you are making decisions to augment your bench, I think you really are trying to get the kind of fit that helps you out in so many different ways at the end of the game. Q. What are your plans, are you going to go on the ESPY’s early? EVAN LONGORIA: I’m not going to leave this team any earlier than normal. I’ll be here for the game and just be a cheer leader and do my part, I guess, on the bench. I think I really — it’s bad that I had to fill up a roster spot in the beginning. I am definitely enjoying being here. But you know, obviously
