Mariners 1B Richie Sexson's suspension for charging the mound Thursday was reduced from six games to five. The Mariners said Sexson would begin the suspension with Saturday night's game against the White Sox. He will miss the final two games of the series against the White Sox and all three games Monday through Wednesday at Texas. Sexson charged the mound and flung his helmet at Texas SP Kason Gabbard after the left-hander threw an eye-high pitch to him that was more over the plate than inside in the fourth inning of Thursday night's game. "It's acceptable for what happened," Sexson said. "With the helmet, I'm happy with five. It could've been worse." (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Suspended - Five-game suspension. Eligible to return May 16 vs. San Diego (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Bob Watson, baseball's vice president in charge of discipline, had cited Sexson for "violent and aggressive actions." The thumping first baseman has seven home runs, but his .202 batting average after hitting .205 last season makes him a low-end Fantasy option. Reserve him in all leagues. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Sexson has been suspended for six games and was also fined by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher. (Updated 05/09/2008)
Advice
Bob Watson, baseball's vice president in charge of discipline, cited Sexson for "violent and aggressive actions." Sexson asked the players' association to appeal, and any suspension will be delayed until after a hearing.
Mariners 1B Richie Sexson's suspension for charging the mound Thursday was reduced from six games to five. The Mariners said Sexson would begin the suspension with Saturday night's game against the White Sox. He will miss the final two games of the series against the White Sox and all three games Monday through Wednesday at Texas. Sexson charged the mound and flung his helmet at Texas SP Kason Gabbard after the left-hander threw an eye-high pitch to him that was more over the plate than inside in the fourth inning of Thursday night's game. "It's acceptable for what happened," Sexson said. "With the helmet, I'm happy with five. It could've been worse." (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Suspended - Five-game suspension. Eligible to return May 16 vs. San Diego (Updated - 5/11/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Bob Watson, baseball's vice president in charge of discipline, had cited Sexson for "violent and aggressive actions." The thumping first baseman has seven home runs, but his .202 batting average after hitting .205 last season makes him a low-end Fantasy option. Reserve him in all leagues. (Updated 05/10/2008).
