Comments on: Sexson’s at-bats, quickly summarized

By: Sentinel

Sentinel — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:06:19 +0000

Look I know that isn’t exactly a sign that Sexson has rebounded, but if a double and a dinger doesn’t give us hope, what will?

That’s exactly what I’m saying. Was it great that he produced? Yes. Could it have come at a better time? Yes. Do I need to see more? Absolutely. Look, if Richie can go on an absolute tear and prove us all wrong, then, by all means, proceed. I just don’t see it happening.

By: r0ry

r0ry — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:30:33 +0000

Look I know that isn’t exactly a sign that Sexson has rebounded, but if a double and a dinger doesn’t give us hope, what will?

By: Carson

Carson — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:38:28 +0000

Paul B _ He didn’t say he homered on the second pitch. He said he homered on the second of the last two that were the same, third over all.

By: Steve T

Steve T — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:05:19 +0000

I still think we’re seeing classic old-player skills. Walks are up, as he bails on stuff he can’t hit anymore. He’s still got power to drive one out if you pitch him meatballs, but more and more of those homers are going to be doubles from here on out.

By: Andy Stallings

Andy Stallings — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:57:34 +0000

Looks like he meant that, of the two fastballs up and out, the 2nd and 3rd pitches, Sexson hit the second for a homer. Confusing, sure, but accurate.

By: Paul B

Paul B — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:36:14 +0000

In the 9th inning, did you mean he homered on the third pitch, rather than the second?

By: Kazinski

Kazinski — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:07:15 +0000

Richmond has historically done OK at pitch recognition, at least by looking at his BB/SO ratio. His BB/PA was actually better in 2007 than it was in 2006, and so was his BB/SO ratio. That wasn’t why he sucked, he has always struck out a lot. I don’t know what the answer is but his 2007 stats compared to the rest of his career don’t seem to match your diagnoses.

By: Mo Vaughn Is My Hero

Mo Vaughn Is My Hero — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:18:36 +0000

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Unfortunately for Sexson, his swing is broke and too much so, to be fixed.

By: Sentinel

Sentinel — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:35:22 +0000

Well, a double and a homerun, huh? Blind luck?

Look, I don’t mean to be a pessimist. He produced today. But I’m pretty sure he’s done.

By: Go Felix

Go Felix — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:41:35 +0000

I want to see this Sexson experiment end soon. I would rather see Morse play first base and have Sexson and Bloomy film a remake of the movie “Twins”.