Peter Abraham is reporting that Richie Sexson has been released and Melky Cabrera has been sent down. Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom will be added to the roster.
Can't argue with either move. Melky has just been horrible and if the rumors about he and Cano partying too much turn out to be true, maybe sending his partner in crime to Scranton will straighten Robbie out.
Sexson's career numbers as a Yankee: 1 HR, 6 RBI, .250/.371/.393.
Wake-up call for the Bombers?
I know you're a big Melky fan (or was) but this had to be done. I like the move as we have enough players that pop out everytime they are up with men on base (*cough* a-rod) and I don't think I've ever seen someone swing and miss as much as Sexson. I actually kind of feel a little bad for Sexson. He seemed like he was liked by everyone but he has just fallen faster than I've ever seen anyone.
I'm still a Melky fan, but not to the point where I want to hurt the team. I'm just amazed that a guy whose walks equaled his Ks in his rookie season has regressed this much. Maybe AAA will be a wake up call.
More importantly, I hope Gardner can figure things out. His speed and OBP could really help at the bottom of the lineup.
Sexson probably got a raw deal, his numbers weren't atrocious w/ the Yanks. Ransom can play short, though, so maybe this has something to do w/ Jeter's injury as well.
Sexson was hitting .250...? That surprises me.
Melky and Cano staying out late...? That surprises me. Cano, as a son of a former major leaguer, seems to take things too casually.
I would love to see Cashman move Cano for a front-line pitcher. Second-basemen are a dime a dozen.
Glad to see Gardner back up...let's hope Christian gets sent back down.