Sign Sexson
The Seattle Mariners released Richie Sexson today and I think the Yankees should sign him. Now, before I state my case, let me get a few things out of the way. Yes, Sexson is a strikeout machine, whiffing all the time. Yes, he would probably lose a footrace to Jason Giambi by a lot and yes, the Yankees have plenty of old "unathletic" types already. So, why make this move? Simple, the guy still hits lefties and hits them well.
Lost in his pathetic .218/.315/.381 season are 61 AB's against LHP where he had compiled #'s of .344/.423/.623. You may have noticed that the Yankees have a tough time with lefties and with Damon and Matsui hurt, there is playing time available. Best of all, the Mariners are on the hook for his salary, so you can pick him up for the major league minimum. Wilson Betemit can't hit lefties, either can Melky. Molina can't hit, Shelley Duncan is hurt and out for the forseeable future. The Yankees are carrying 13 pitchers, so making room shouldn't be hard. You could then do something like this the next time you face a lefty:
Jeter-SS
Abreu-RF
A-Rod-3B
Posada-C
Giambi-1B
Sexson-DH
Cano-2B
Gardner-LF
Chrisitan-CF
I know it doesn't look like a lot, but it is probably your best lineup against LHP. Sign Sexson and give him a shot. When Damon and Matsui come back you can always cut him. Despite my predictions of doom, Ponson has done better than expected, so why not try it with Sexson?
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With Matsui uncertain and Damon out - truly couldn't hurt to pick this guy up while dropping Hawkins, esp. for the short money.
Posted by: Mitchell![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 10, 2008 11:26 PM
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This team doesn't score runs. But do you address it by getting more contact hitters or more home run hitters? I think the former. After all, it's Damon's and Matsui's ability to put the bat on the ball in pressure situations that makes them a great presence in the line up.
Posted by: Corey | July 11, 2008 08:12 AM |
Watching this team right now is pretty painful. Lots of guys slowly sliding down the slippery slope known as aging. OK, so let's do something fun for a change - ponder next year.
Rotation and bullpen should be younger this time next year, lots of names at SWB to learn about. What about the position players. Seems a little thin in the farm system.
Peter? This is your show, you start the thread and go first.
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July 11, 2008 08:18 AM
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SEXON ,,,,, NEVER ....EVERHe has to try wrestling or drive a truck for the teamsters... never
Posted by: michael danza | July 11, 2008 11:21 PM |