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 More Mariners NewsMariners LinksGeneral Manager Bill Bavasi said Wednesday he expects Richie Sexson to be at first base when the Seattle Mariners open the 2008 season, which meant that Sexson won't be traded when Bavasi leaves for home this morning. Bavasi acknowledged that teams have asked about the veteran right-handed hitter who batted .205 last season and that the Mariners will talk more with those teams once the general managers meetings end. As Yankees GM Brian Cashman said, "You come to these meetings with a plan, and you leave with ideas to follow up. The main thing on your mind is 'Don't move too fast, don't overpay.'" The free agent market opens its season Tuesday -- the first day all teams can talk money with players other than their own free agents -- but unless you're looking for a center fielder, it's a thin field. |
