Could Sexson be the new Gomes?

by JWallace on Jul 10, 2008 4:12 PM EDT

I'm not sure I'd advocate this, but if we wanted to upgrade from Jonny Gomes for cheap, the newly released Richie Sexson may be an option. (?)

Now before everyone flames me for it, look at his numbers versus lefthanded pitching.

Avg. .344/OBP.423/ SLG.623.

Gomes meanwhile:

.194/.289/.432

I'd rather turn to a Xavier Nady or similar more dependable option, but Sexson, for as bad as he's been is better against lefties than Gomes this year.

Poll

What should we do about a lefty masher?

Sign Sexson

9 votes

Wait for Gomes to come around, stand pat

6 votes

Bring up Ruggiano

7 votes

Trade a prospect or two for a Nady-type

26 votes

48 votes | Poll has closed

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Sample Size

Gomes has 83 PA’s against LHP this year….Not nearly enough to draw the conclusion that Sexson hits lefties better.

Career Lines vs. Lefties:

Gomes: .274 .376 .517 .893
Sexson: .265 .369 .510 .879

3 Year Splits vs. LHP (05-07)

Gomes: .299 .402 .551 .953
Sexson: .258 .374 .507 .881

Not convinced Sexson would be an upgrade…and that’s before considering the fact he can’t play the outfield.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 10, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

Those number are in 61 AB's versus lefties...

Too small of a sample size. In the past seasons he has been inconsstent versus lefties. Sometimes performing well above average, and other times below average.

by td32 on Jul 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Sexson had 20 hits in June

19 singles, 1 double. He has 4 XBH in his last 100 at bats.

There is nothing left in that bat.

by Jason Collette on Jul 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Bad Idea

All round and Sexson can’t play the OF so I have no idea where he would fit. It would still leave a whole in RF vs LHP.

Xavier Nady or Bust!

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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 10, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

Or hole which ever.

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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 10, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

Why would we want Sexson

when we have Dan Johnson in triple A.

I don’t see Sexson being that much better.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 10, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

go after Xavier Nady or Jason Bay

I say trade Neiman and Ruggiano for which ever one of these guys it will get probably Nady

by PewterPirate55 on Jul 10, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

You don't want Richie Sexson.

His batspeed is gone. He can’t even play a passable 1B.

by BrianL on Jul 10, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Sexson is beyond horrible

he has no business being in the major leagues.

by JI on Jul 10, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Sexson?? They need Holliday and can get him

They need to work a deal with Colorado for Fuentes and Holliday..They could start with Gomes, Niemann and Ruggiano. I know we value our prospects but Holliday is young and an amazing talent. They would most likely have a very good chance at resigning him if they are serious about the future and spending money. With those 2 we could be legitimate pennant contenders for the next 5-6 years atleast.

by arkansasraysfan on Jul 11, 2008 1:54 AM EDT reply actions

The Rays should already be legitimate pennant contenders for the next 5-6 years.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 11, 2008 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions

We have no rightfield solution in this organization.

It must be addressed by trade. Right field is a cornerstone position on contending teams that feature bats that contribute to the lineup day in and day out.

Bobby Abreu
Vladimir Guerrero
J.D. Drew
Jermaine Dye
Pat Burrell
Corey Hart

we run a platoon out there, that is a liability defensively (unlike those above) and one that offers zilch against lefties

by Jason Collette on Jul 11, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions