Frustration in Seattle

by HungryHunter on May 8, 2008 11:48 PM PDT

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667691&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea

Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson precipitated a bench-clearing incident in the fourth inning Thursday night, when he charged the mound after ducking away from a high pitch thrown by Rangers left-hander Kason Gabbard.

The first pitch of the at-bat wasn't that far inside, but Sexson threw down his bat, removed his helmet, charged the mound, threw his helmet at the pitcher and then wrestled Gabbard to the ground.

I just watched this on the news and the ball wasn't even close to hitting Sexson...it might have even caught the plate. Then Sexson runs out to the mound and throws his helmet at Gabbard...what a wuss move. This guy is 6'8 and he throws his helmet?

Frustration is setting in in Seattle.

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Funny thing is

when you click on the link, there’s an online ballot to the right of the article to vote for Mariners in the All-Star game. I don’t know, who do you think is more deserving, Sexson or Johjima?

by Doctor Wu on May 9, 2008 12:23 AM PDT reply actions

"King'' Felix Hernandez had already hit two Rangers batters in previous innings.

Sexson thought Beddard was going for the pay back and decided to hit Beddard before he had a chance to actually hit him with a pitch. Sexson will have some time to think this through while serving his suspension for hitting Gabbard with his batting helmet and throwing him to the ground. Sexson made an total ass out of himself but it was a great highlight that led off espn2’s highlight show.

Scioscia, "Roll the hole!"

by 44FAN on May 9, 2008 12:25 AM PDT reply actions

Beddard = Gabbard

"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"

by b0rd3rline on May 9, 2008 2:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Well I sure screwed that up!

Scioscia, "Roll the hole!"

by 44FAN on May 9, 2008 2:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe it should be Big Sensitive

Big sexy is really sensitive…if Vlad was that sensitive the Angels would have bench clearing brawl every night.

by Wittness on May 9, 2008 5:40 AM PDT reply actions

I enjoyed the limp-wristed helmet toss

I lost a lot of respect for Felix today. The guy hit two batters, he’s not allowed to get angry at Gabbard even if Gabbard nails the guy.

Northeastern University Huskies: Mediocre hockey, guaranteed.

by Carl Johnson on May 9, 2008 8:01 AM PDT reply actions

Weak all around

I saw this on Sportscenter this morning and that pitch prompting Sexson to charge may have even been a little on the outside half of the plate.

by Big Easy Halofan on May 9, 2008 8:52 AM PDT reply actions

I will go as far and say...

that I think it was already pre-determined. The pitch wasn’t close and they desperately need some momentum. I wouldn’t be surprised if they discussed it in the dugout and decided to fight depending on whoever gets the next “suspect” pitch.

Hey it worked for us in Kansas City a few years back.

by Wytelitning on May 9, 2008 9:10 AM PDT reply actions

what a woman

charge the guy…whatever. throw a helmet and then tackle him? not cool. the guy threw a hissy fit like a little girl

Bring up Wood!!!

by howiestheman on May 9, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions

The tackle

The only reason Sexson was able to tackle him so easily was that Gabbard was crouching trying to protect himself from the helmet.

He should get 10 games for that…its only a little better than carrying your bat out to the mound and hitting the guy.

by HungryHunter on May 9, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions

after watching it

I think 10 games is even light. That pitch was high, not even at all close to Sexson. Combine that with the fact that he used his helmet as a weapon he should get suspended 15 games IMO.

Of course I think he’ll get suspended for like 5-6 games.

by MH252525 on May 9, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions