Sexson Exited

On Thursday, the Seattle Mariners released Richie Sexson. According to Interim General Manager Lee Pelekoudas, Sexson’s exodus was necessary. “I think we gave Richie a lot of rope ... and there just wasn't enough improvement,” he said.

This season, Sexson has batted .218 with 11 home runs and 30 runs batted in. Unfortunately, he has also amassed 76 strikeouts. “He had to go through a lot of stuff that a lot of other people don't have to,” said outfielder Willie Bloomquist. “He showed up to play every day and played hard. It seemed more often than not the ball didn't bounce his way ... but my hat's off to him the way he kept his composure and played hard. Someone's going to snag him up and I hope he takes off and does real well.”

Prospects are not unique. Each season, hundreds emerge. Fifty establish themselves. Ten sustain excellence. Despite infinite potential, Sexson’s career imploded. His statistics never equaled expectations. Ultimately, Sexson will be remembered and disregarded.