Mariners: Sexson close to signing

by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com
Monday, December 13, 2004

First baseman Richie Sexson is close to inking a deal with the Seattle Mariners. The Seattle Times reported that the team has agreed with the first baseman on a multi-year deal, pending a successful physical that will focus on Sexson's surgically repaired left shoulder. Reports vary about the length of the deal, but it is believed to be either a three or four year package.

ViewsSexson was one of the better power hitters in the game before the shoulder surgery, so if he is full strength in spring training he is a player that fantasy owners should not undervalue. He will get plenty of opportunities of drive in runs at Safeco Field, but the Mariners are still courting Carlos Delgado and if they get him it is unclear who would be the regular first baseman and who would replace Edgar Martinez as the team's designated hitter.