Bronx Banter (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
For the second time in as many series, the Yankees open a three-game set with a significant roster change. On Friday, they promoted Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom at the expense of Melky Cabrera and Richie Sexson. Today, they've activated Hideki Matsui from the disabled list and optioned Justin Christian back to triple-A.
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
After hoping for a mini-renaissance in pintstripes, Richie Sexson has been placed on waivers. It’s quite a fall for the man who was on pace to be one of the great power hitters of the decade. From 2001 through 2006, Sexson had five seasons of 100+ RBI, four seasons of 30+ homers and a slugging percentage [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
The rearranged deckchairs on the Titanic look great. What's next, a little paint job for the anchor? Melky Cabrera and Richie Sexson may have departed yesterday for Triple-A and points unknown, respectively, but the problem was the other Yankees...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
The struggling New York Yankees designated backup first baseman Richie Sexson for assignment Friday, just one move in a shake-up designed to help the team regroup for a playoff push.
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
The struggling New York Yankees made two roster moves Friday, demoting center fielder Melky Cabrera and releasing first baseman/DH Richie Sexson....
Mark A. Kilmer (the weblog) (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
My wife sent me this off MLB.com: Is this good? Bad? Indifferent? Yanks demote Melky, cut Sexson August 15th, 2008 Bryan Hoch / MLB.com The Yankees reshaped their roster on Friday, optioning outfielder Melky Cabrera to Triple-A and designating first baseman Richie Sexson for assignment. And I replied: I just heard this… before the cut away [...]
Fox News (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
Slumping center fielder Melky Cabrera was demoted to the minors Friday, the biggest move in a mini shakeup by the struggling New York Yankees as they tried to regroup for a playoff push. The Yankees also designated backup first baseman Richie Sexson for assignment and placed pitcher Dan Giese on the disabled list. The club brought up three players from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: outfielder Brett...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The struggling New York Yankees shook up their roster on Friday, demoting center fielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues and releasing first baseman Richie Sexson.
New York Post (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
In a move designed to boost the Yankees' sagging offense, the team today demoted Melky Cabrera to the minors, waived Richie Sexson, and promoted Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom from Triple-A. It is a dramatic fall for Cabrera, who plummets from...
SeaTown Sports (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
Basketball +OKC about to charge hella cash for tickets [le basketbawl] +Sonics gone, Key Arena screwed [Sonics Central] + [Supersonicsoul] HOF Number four, Gus Williams +B-Roy Injury opinion's [Blazer's Edge] +Gaddy and Bradley keep UW on their short lists [Seattle Times] Local +How the waiver system works [USS Mariner] +Best Case-Worst Case: Washington Huskies [ESPN] +Depth Chart Analysis: Seahawks'...
Pinstripe Alley (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
Melky Cabrera was demoted to Scranton , Richie Sexson was released, and Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom were promoted. (Thanks to reader 'matthaggs' for the tip.) This is the right move for Melky, who needs to get some confidence back (and re-learn how to hit). The Sexson move I don't understand, as he was hitting a solid .250/.371/.393 in 22 games. Joba Chamberlain threw on flat ground at the Stadium...
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
The Angels placed Maicer Izturis on the 15-day DL with a sprained thumb. Kendry Morales got the callup from AAA Salt Lake to replace him on the roster. The Yankees DFA'd former Mariner first baseman Richie Sexson , and optioned Melky Cabrera to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yanks purchased the contract of Cody Ransom and called up reliever Brett Gardner. Also, the Yanks sent Dan Giese to the DL with...
Yankees baseball blog (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
The Yankees, desperate to jump start a sluggish offense, have sent center fielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues and released reserve first baseman Richie Sexson. Outfielder Brett Gardner and infielder Cody Ransom are being recalled to fill those spots...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
Jim Baumbach / Newsday : Yankees demote Melky Cabrera, waive Sexson — On the heels of a disappointing road trip and with their playoff hopes fading, the Yankees acted swiftly Friday. — The Yankees sent Melky Cabrera to Triple-A and designated Richie Sexson for assignment. To take their spots on the roster …
Baseball Musings (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
Via Shysterball, the Yankees send Melky Cabrera to the minors and release Richie Sexson. Bruce Gardner and Cody Ransom were recalled from Triple-A Scranton to fill the open spots on the Yankees' 25-man roster. I'm very disappointed in Melky Cabrera....
