Get Sexon NOW

by John Amato on Jul 13, 2008 5:01 PM EDT

I cant stand seeing Wilson Betemit in the lineup constantly playing 1B anymore. Sure, he'll hit a HR once in a while, but he's a rally killer who can't field the position. Richie Sexon can platoon with Giambi and start against left hand pitchers that have dominated this team.

Sexon is batting .344 against left handers this year:

61AB's, 21 HITS, 5 HR's, 12 RBI's, .423 OBP, .623 SLG

He's awful against right handed pitching so he'd be a lefty specialist/PH. And he's a decent fielder. And he wouldn't cost us a prospect either so if Sexon is available to Cashman---he should pick him up. That is unless Mark Teixeira falls into our laps.

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Meh

They’ve been rumored to be looking at Sexson as a possible plug for first base until we get healthy, but personally I think he’s too washed up to be worth the roster space. He’s a free agent so we’d only have to throw some money at him, but still. And yes, hopefully Teixeira will fall into our laps.

by DeathSquire36 on Jul 13, 2008 5:23 PM EDT 0 recs

Additionally

Even though Sexson’s line above is better than this, here’s Giambi’s line against lefties this season:

AVG .229, OBP .385, SLG .518, OPS .903, HR 6, RBI 18

The AVG isn’t really there, but the OBP and SLG are just great. Makes you wonder why Girardi keeps pulling Giambi out of the lineup against lefties. It also means, in my opinion, that Giambi should be at first everyday this season. His fielding has improved (although not exactly stellar) and statistically is about the same as Betemit’s. So, maybe our answer isn’t Sexson, but the mustachioed man on the bench any time we face a lefty.

by DeathSquire36 on Jul 13, 2008 5:34 PM EDT 0 recs

also...

Sexson’s numbers look great against lefties—until you consider that they are based on a small sample size. DeathSquire’s on to something: tell Girardi to keep the mustached-juicer in the lineup, regardless of who’s on the mound.

by JE on Jul 13, 2008 5:38 PM EDT 0 recs

Sexson wouldn’t have helped much today against Burnett or against Halladay since both are right-handed.

The only way to fix this lineup is to let guys like Abreu and Giambi walk at the end of the season and let Damon and Matsui walk at the end of next season.

It’s not an easy fix or one that can happen overnight or primarily through free agency. The only real way to fix it is change the chemistry of the every day lineup.

Hopefully, by the beginning of 2010, the only current members of the lineup will be A-Rod, Jeter, Cano, and Posada.

by anaconda on Jul 13, 2008 5:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Sexson

signing him couldn’t hurt. They’re carrying Traber and Moeller on the roster unnecessarily, so there’s room for him.

But I have a feeling that if they do sign Sexson, in games the Yanks face a lefty Girardi would put Richie at first and DH Posada, which would knock Giambi out of the lineup anyway, or worse he would DH Betemiss.

I’m for signing Sexson but not if it takes AB’s away from The Big G. I have no faith in Girardi to use him correctly.

"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death

by matthaggs on Jul 13, 2008 5:55 PM EDT 0 recs

I was for trading Matsui

I’d let Abreu go in second, but Sexon is just a plug for this season…I’d trade Cano to get Holliday in a package too…They can’t afford to keep 3 catchers either. I love Gardner’s speed coming off the bench and him spelling Melky in center…He can’t hit any worse at this point.

by John Amato on Jul 13, 2008 5:58 PM EDT 0 recs

Halladay to the Yanks...

...keep dreaming.

"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death

by matthaggs on Jul 13, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think he means Matt Holliday

but I don’t see that happening either. The cost would be way too high and he’s not the same world-beater away from Coors.

by anaconda on Jul 13, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

Betemit and Sexson

I do agree that Betemit is not the answer to our problems but he’s a switch hitter who can play all infield positions (not particularly well, though). This alone will get him into the lineup and is nice to have on the bench. I don’t see a need to get Sexson at this point. He’s obviously lost it at the plate and was a cancer in the Mariners clubhouse. I’d wait for Matsui and Damon to come back and then insert them in the DH spot or leftfield and use Giambi primarily at 1B. Wait a little longer for the trade deadline to approach and then see where our injuries are at and if we need a bat. I’m getting tired of seeing us squeek out 4 hits a game but I don’t think Sexson is going to help us put up more runs at this point. Also, don’t get your hopes up on getting Holliday. Dan O’Dowd is asking for 2 impact players and 2 nice minor leaguers for him.

by jdefelice2 on Jul 13, 2008 8:32 PM EDT 0 recs

I'm all for grabbing Sexson

off waivers. But yeah, he is NOT the long term answer. But short term, plug him in a gainst lefties- very low risk for the Yanks. I too am pretty tired of the Betemit show..

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by NumberSeven on Jul 13, 2008 9:35 PM EDT 0 recs

this is what it's come to

Richie Sexson is the answer to our problems. This team needs to be re-made, and it’s not going to happen this year. I pray we’re competitive again next year.

by long time listener on Jul 13, 2008 9:49 PM EDT 0 recs

I'm talking about a short term pick

nothing big. They have a lot of holes to fill. Cashman will make some moves for sure before the deadline. Sexon is cheap with no risk. They will be remade, they have prospects and free agency. I doubt they’ll be quiet again if a need arises and they can sign someone.

by John Amato on Jul 14, 2008 12:21 AM EDT 0 recs

Sexon does not replace WB

If the Yanks move away from WB it has to be toward someone like Gonzalez, who can play second and short.

Sexon could replace the 3rd caycher if you bet Posada can catch enough to rest Molina. I’m not sure I’m signed up for that.

So, in short, we do not have roster space for Sexon unless Damon or Matsui are out long term. So, if you’d rather see him on the roster than Gardner or Christian you have a case. I say no, I don’t think it’s a good move.

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by Cbeck3 on Jul 14, 2008 10:48 AM EDT 0 recs

Moeller

has played once in the last six weeks. He’s expendable. Posada looked ok throwing yesterday.

They also have one extra bullpen pitcher. Traber is useless. They could send him down, add Sexson, and not miss a beat.

While Gardner, Cabrera and Molina are playing almost everyday, they actually need Betemiss on the team to pinch hit. When Damon and Matsui return though, that won’t be the case. And since he sucks on defense, there will be no real use for him.

I see Sexson replacing Traber, Damon replacing Christian, Matsui replacing Moeller, and Bruney replacing Hawkins.

Take your pick between WB and Gonzalez. Once living breathing hitters return to the lineup I’d go with Gonzalez.

"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death

by matthaggs on Jul 14, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up 0 recs