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Richie Sexson signed by New York Yankees

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:58:02 +0000

Richie Sexson has had an interesting ride in 2008. While with the Seattle Mariners, Sexson struggled to swing the bat — hitting .218 in 74 games with the Mariners. Along the way, Sexson threw his helmet at a pitcher and started a brawl. For his effort, he was suspended and subsequently waived by the Mariners.

Now it appears as if Sexson has reappeared as a member of the New York Yankees. According to multiple reports, Sexson is set to sign a contract with the Yankees. He should see time on the field at both first base and designated hitter.

Let’s see if Sexson can keep his helmet on his head this time.

Keep on your helmet, Richie!

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Richie Sexson released by the Seattle Mariners?

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:48:15 +0000

Richie Sexson, the 6-foot-8 first baseman on the Seattle Mariners, is rumored to be getting released soon. Sexson hasn’t done much at the plate this season, however he did manage to start a brawl by throwing his helmet at a pitcher.

For the helmet tossing fiasco, Sexson was suspended five games. On the season, Sexson is hitting .216 with nine homers and 23 RBIs. He has been playing less and less for Seattle, and now it appears he won’t be playing at all.

Since he’s only 33-years-old, another team is sure to give Sexson a shot. Perhaps even the Texas Rangers, the opposing team when he started the brawl (check the brawl video).

If Sexson can find his swing, and keep his helmet on his head, he could have the last laugh in what has become a disaster of a season for the big first baseman.

Richie Sexson could be looking for work soon.

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Richie Sexson Gets Five Game Suspension

Stephen Kersey — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:51:40 +0000

After Richie Sexson charged the mound, threw his helmet and instigated a brawl for no apparent reason, his punishment is a five-game suspension. He originally got six games but appealed and got one game taken off of the total. If you haven’t seen the video, check Richie Sexson brawl video.

Considering that Sexson throwing the helmet was dangerous and how unprovoked the entire incident was, the 6-foot-8 first basemen for the Seattle Mariners got off easy. Kason Gabbard, the pitcher for the Texas Rangers who got hit the flying helmet, luckily didn’t get injured in the incident.

After the brawl was complete, a number of players got fined including Sidney Ponson of the Rangers. Ponson was perturbed with the $500 fine because he insists he didn’t do anything out of line during the brawl. Ponson said that next time he’s in a brawl, he’ll make sure to “whip somebody’s ass” to get his money’s worth.

Ponson, who has suddenly appeared out of obscurity, is off to a blazing start with the Rangers after being called up from the minors. The 31-year-old Ponson has a 1.33 ERA in his first three starts. If you’re a betting man, you might put a wager on the fiery Ponson giving Sexson chin music the next time the two face-off – real chin music this time.

Keep your helmet on, Richie.

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Richie Sexson Charges Mound, Starts Brawl

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:47:34 +0000

What was Richie Sexson thinking? If you haven’t seen the video of Sexson charging the mound, check out the video at the end of this entry.

Texas Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard threw a pitch that was a tad high on the 6-foot-8 Sexson. The pitch didn’t seem too malicious, yet Sexson sprints to the mound. Even worse, Sexson throws his batting helmet at Gabbard before he even reaches him.

Expect Sexson to be suspended for about a week. He didn’t have any business charging the mound and throwing his helmet was classless and dangerous. Instead of charging mounds, Sexson should concentrate on moving his batting average north of the Mendoza line.

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