Sexson

[Panzram]

The Diamondbacks placed Richie Sexson back on the disabled list because of his injured shoulder. Sexson will be re-evaluated on Monday, but early indications are that he will be out significantly longer than he was the first time.

[Liter22]

HA!!!! I KNEW THIS TRADE WOULD BE NOTHING BUT BAD!

[Panzram]

Although Richie Sexson said that he would prefer simply rehabilitating his torn shoulder, D'Backs trainer Paul Lessard admitted that Sexson would be better off undergoing surgery and getting the problem taken care of now for the benefit of his long-term health and production, according to the Arizona Republic. If he undergoes surgery, Sexson will be sidelined up to six months. A decision should be made in the next few days.

[Baseball Guru]

May 25, 2004
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks' team doctor has recommended season-ending surgery on slugger Richie Sexson's injured left shoulder.

Dr. Michael Lee made the comment in a statement released by the team Monday night after he examined the first baseman. Lee said the partially torn labrum won't be able to heal on its own this season, although there were no new injuries to the shoulder.

Sexson would need up to six months to recover from the operation.

Sexson reaggravated the injury on a check swing Saturday against Florida and was placed back on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. He was originally hurt while checking his swing in an April 28 game, partially tearing the labrum and bruising the top of the arm bone.

Sexson, who returned to Phoenix from Florida on Sunday, sat out 19 games before returning to play on Friday.

``My recommendation is to lean toward surgical intervention to repair the labrum and get Richie on the road to recovery sooner than later,'' Lee said.

Lee also recommended a second opinion. Sexson is set to be examined next week by Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala.

The Diamondbacks sent six players to the Milwaukee Brewers in a nine-player deal that brought Sexson to Arizona in the offseason to provide some much-needed power to the lineup. Before his injury, Sexson had played in 1,642 consecutive innings, dating to 2002.

Sexson is in the final year of his contract.

[Durango53]

Sexson being a very good player they gave up way to much to get him.

[Panzram]

I agree. Ah well, I'm tired.