July 18, 2008; Bronx, NY, USA; Richie Sexson of the New York Yankees against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium

July 18, 2008; Bronx, NY, USA; Richie Sexson of the New York Yankees against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium

Richie Sexson & Jose Vidro Split 580

Texas Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard is tackled by Seattle Mariners' Richie Sexson (44) after Gobbard threw a pitch close to Sexson in the fourth inning of an MLB...

Our man CS on Richie Sexson: "Seemingly, the only time he doesn't strike out is when there's a double play...

Seattle Mariners' Wladimir Balentien, center, is congratulated by teammates Jose Vidro, left, and Richie Sexson after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee in the seventh...

...Photo/Amy Sancetta) Seattle Mariners' Wladimir Balentien, center, is congratulated by teammates Jose Vidro, left, and Richie Sexson after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee in the seventh...

Seattle Mariners' Richie Sexson high fives teammate Jose Vidro, left after his three run homer in the seventh inning to...

SEATTLE - MARCH 31: Richie Sexson #44 of the Seattle Mariners bats against the Texas Rangers on March 31, 2008 at Safeco...

Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem v Seattle Mariners SEATTLE - MAY 15: Richie Sexson #44 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after striking out during the game against the Los Angeles...

SEATTLE - JULY 13: Richie Sexson of the Seattle Mariners bats during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in...

Richie Sexson is hitting just .204 this season

Seattle Mariners Richie Sexson during a game against The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Anaheim Stadium

Seattle Mariners' DH, Richie Sexson, batting during their game against the Chicago White Sox September 24, 2006 at U.S. Cellular...

Richie Sexson will hit cleanup, provided he can swing pain-free