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River Ave. Blues ยป Richie Sexson

Melky, Sexson out; Ransom, Gardner in

August 15, 2008 by Joe Pawlikowski 76 Comments

Saw this on MLB Trade Rumors a minute ago. It comes from a source we don’t enjoy citing, but the news is too big to pass up. Apparently, the team has waived Richie Sexson, and has sent Melky Cabrera to Scranton. Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom take their places. This is quite the strange turn of events. While I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that the source jumped the gun on this, it would be a welcome change if true.

Filed Under: Asides Tagged With: Brett Gardner, Cody Ransom, Melky Cabrera, Richie Sexson

Yanks, Sexson reach tentative deal

July 17, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 151 Comments

Buster Olney reports that Richie Sexson and the Yankees are a good fit have reached a tentative deal. The righty, released last week by Seattle, will get paid the pro-rated minimum by the Yanks and could be in the lineup on Saturday when the Yanks face A’s lefty Greg Smith.

The Mariners had let Sexson go over concerns surrounding his attitude and his .218/.315/.381 offensive line in 292 plate appearances this year. But the Yanks’ view Sexson’s right-handed bat as a balancing force in a lineup that has struggled against southpaws this year. In 71 plate appearances against lefties, Sexson is hitting .344/.423/.623 this year. And if Sexson doesn’t stick in New York, it’s only money.

Filed Under: Asides Tagged With: Richie Sexson

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