Sexson suspended six games, fined for fighting, wants to appeal

McLaren said the Mariners will present evidence to Watson -- things allegedly said by Rangers players after Sexson charged the mound -- that Seattle hopes will lead to a reduced penalty for Sexson.

"There's some things that we know that we are going to put on the table," McLaren said. "He'll have some things that he can give Bob on the situation."

Tensions began to build in the top half of the fourth when Hernandez hit Ian Kinsler, who had homered in the second, in the back with a fastball. Kinsler turned toward Hernandez, who put his arms out then stared at Kinsler as the second baseman walked to first.

When benches cleared, Hernandez was restrained by three players, including former Mariners closer Eddie Guardado, now with Texas.

"Yeah, I think the fine is fair," the 22-year-old Hernandez said, unconvincingly. Then he refused to talk about it.

Ponson left the bench and appeared to get in a shouting match with Hernandez. He disagreed with his fine -- vehemently.

"Felix said he was going to whip my (butt), and the umpire was in front of me. I didn't move. I just smiled. That's it -- and I'm getting fined," Ponson said in Arlington, Texas, before the Rangers hosted Oakland. "I think that's being ridiculous.

"So basically they're telling me next time I get off the bench, go and hit somebody and get your money's worth. ... I am going to appeal because I want to sit down and talk to Bob Watson, see what the hell he's thinking."