Yardbarker: Richie Sexson

O’s begin discussions with Sexson

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:33:55 -0500

I suggested it earlier this winter and it?s finally happened. The Baltimore Orioles have began talking to former slugger Richie Sexson. Sexson can still hit against left handed pitchers and it?s being said that the O?s are looking at him to alternate with Lou Montanez at DH. Last season Sexson split time between Seattle and New [...]

Youre Kidding Me. The Orioles Want Richie Sexson?

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:43:32 -0500

Been out all night, but I nearly fell out of the chair when I read this from the Sun's Peter Schmuck. Ok. This guy, I will admit has had a solid major league career; however, his best years might be behind him. He was horrible in 2008, and at this point -- he's simply a low salary, high reward ...

Yankees Cut Richie Sexson, Slap Melky Cabrera, Announce "We're DONE!"

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:15:03 -0500

Boston fans and Rays fans and Yankees haters: rejoice! The Yankees have officially given up as there is no way to read these two moves by the New York Yankees as anything but giving up hopes on the 2008 season

Sexson To Yankees?

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:52:59 -0500

According to the New York Post, GM Brian Cashman is interested in signing 1B Richie Sexson when he clears waivers next week. Sexson has really struggled over the past couple of years but a change of scenery, especially to a contender, could do him well. Giambi is hitting for power at first, but Betemit is not hitting for the power the Yankees had hoped for. Adding Sexson would give them a right hander hitter to balance out their lineup. If they can sign him for the minimum, it could turn out to be a great deal for the Yankees.

Hank strikes again, and other notes

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:49:56 -0500

Hank Steinbrenner just can't help himself. He couldn't get through an entire interview

No Barry? How about Richie?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:47:26 -0500

Have you ever driven by someones front yard and notice something they are throwing out and think you could use it? Now that the Giants trash isn't the Diamondbacks treasure it's time for them to focus on another yard. It's time for them to back the truck up to the Mariners yard and pick up .... //Read the rest here:http://azsportshub.com/2008/07/11/no-barry-how-about-richie/

Is it the end of Cheap Sexson Mondays?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:37:46 -0500

Richie Sexson is no longer in Seattle - but what does that mean for the Seattle Bar that had the Cheap Sexson Monday" beer promotion? Home Run Derby talked to Norm's Eatery and Ale house to find out.

About $50M and Nearly 500 K's Later, M's Wave Goodbye to Sexson

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:54:51 -0500

I really don't know much about Richie Sexson. Perhaps, Willie Bloomquist is right. Maybe Sexson still plays real hard and just caught a bunch of bad breaks and is really a decent guy ready to return to form if given the right opportunity. I'm not buying it. He's a big baby. An overrated, oversized one-dimensional whiner. Anyone who goes chucking his helmet at an opposing pitcher after a pitch that's shoulder high and basically over the plate is a poor excuse for a big-time player. Sexson, Dunn, the infamous Rob Deer, I really, truly don't understand what compels teams to go out and dump millions into these guys. Sure, when they get a hold of one, they can hit the ball a very, very long way. But this isn't Home Run Derby. Richie's putrid performance in Seattle took it to another level, though. Anytime a player making approximately $15K/year boasts the lowest average of any regular in the Major Leagues, something is horribly wrong. To add injury to insult, Sexson's home run numbers have also gone in the tank. His 21 dingers in 121 games last year were a far cry from the 45 he swatted during his final year in Milwaukee back in 2003. Through it all, Richie was consistent in one area. Good ole' fashion whiffing. That's right. He's plugged along at a consistent rate of about 1K/game, with his ratio proving even a bit more prolific this season (76Ks in 74 games). Yep, you could always count on that tall drink of water for something. We can't wait to see which team is the next sucker to snatch him up with visions of Brewer resurrection dancing in their head. Losers. Omar, no. Don't even think about it.

Richie Sexson Released

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:11:49 -0500

The Seattle Mariners released the underperforming Richie Sexson today despite still having to pay the rest of his $14 million salary. Sexson is hitting .218 with 11 home runs and 30 RBI so far this season. The move to rid themselves of the big first baseman was expected..

Mercy! (for Richie Sexson)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:48:45 -0500

Do you remember that scene in Braveheart when William Wallace had been captured and was being "purified" by pain? When he was hung, then racked, and then disemboweled before a large crowd who began begging for mercy on Wallace's behalf? I remember that?. Let's talk about Richie Sexson. I know I go after him a lot, but fucking Mercy already. MERCY!

Once and Again

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:57:23 -0500

Richie Sexson has to make news somehow, right? What a joke.

MLB's Most Overpaid Teams of 2007

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:15:20 -0500

Nothing says poor management quite like a high payroll and a 4th place finish well under .500. A look at the teams that accomplished this impressive feat, and thoughts on their chances in 2008. Players like Zito and Sexson tend to help your team make the list.

Cheap Sex Mondays

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:23:54 -0500

A Seattle Bar is running a great promotion on Monday nights ... The Price of Beer is determined by Richie Sexson's batting average. This round's on me!

A Chase to Keep Your Eye On

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:11:55 -0500

Everyone always focuses on career achievements like 300 wins or 500 homers or a 20 win season, but count me as someone who wants to see a mark of ineptitude hit. That mark being the mendoza line, and the current candidate being 2 time All Star Richie Sexson.

Richie Sexson's Community Projection

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:29:08 -0500

The bloggers at the USS Mariner asked 140 of their loyal readers to submit a 2007 statistical projection for Seattle's big first baseman and the results are in. Most are prediciting similar numbers to his 2006 campaign. A few are expecting a collapse, but maybe more importantly in terms of fantasy value, none of the 140 foresee a career year on the horizon. Sexson might make for a good buy low candidate, but you'd be in the minority if you were expecting a return to 40+ HR status. Cli...