Swisher to the Yankees

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • harsh506
    SBR Sharp
    • 11-24-07
    • 489

    #1
    Swisher to the Yankees
    Swisher dealt from ChiSox to Yankees for Marquez

    57 minutes ago

    *
    Buzz Up
    *
    Print

    NEW YORK (AP)—The New York Yankees have given themselves an option at first base, acquiring Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox for pitching prospect Jeff Marquez and infielder Wilson Betemit.

    The teams also swapped a pair of minor league right-handers as part of the deal, with Chicago receiving Jhonny Nunez and New York getting Kaneoka Texeira.

    Swisher, who turns 28 on Nov. 25, hit just .219 with 24 homers and 69 RBIs last season, and his .332 on-base percentage was the lowest of his career. He could replace Jason Giambi at first base but also can play all three outfield positions.
    eh...... w/e yankees suck
  • Willie Bee
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 02-14-06
    • 15726

    #2
    Upgrade maybe as far as outfield backup, and cheaper than keeping Giambi.
    Comment
    • bigboydan
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 08-10-05
      • 55420

      #3
      Good pickup for the Yankees IMO.
      Comment
      • Vesuvius
        SBR MVP
        • 02-19-08
        • 3886

        #4
        as a yankees fan i liked getting rid of giambi but not pleased with this pickup.
        Comment
        • fifawcs
          SBR MVP
          • 05-14-07
          • 2888

          #5
          I think Swisher is a good, cheap pickup who will be able to fill in the gap left by Giambi's departure.
          Comment
          • Boner_18
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 08-24-08
            • 8301

            #6
            I strongly dislike Nick Swisher although I guess he is a good pick up value-wise. I have a real Swisher heckling problem that has landed me in hot water at Yankee Stadium before... Could be an interesting year depending on where they place my season seats...
            Comment
            • fifawcs
              SBR MVP
              • 05-14-07
              • 2888

              #7
              Lol. I've never been too crazy about Dirty 30 either. But that may change this year.
              Comment
              • Illusion
                Restricted User
                • 08-09-05
                • 25166

                #8
                Swish had some pop, but the cell is an easy hitters park. He didn't hit for shit, so I do not like this signing for the Yanks.
                Comment
                • Victor
                  Restricted User
                  • 11-11-08
                  • 93

                  #9
                  Hope he'll prove to be an intelligent deal for the Yanks..... being a loyal Yankk fan I pray for them
                  Comment
                  • element1286
                    Restricted User
                    • 02-25-08
                    • 3370

                    #10
                    Good deal by the Yanks. He probably won't have the stats he had in Oakland, but this is a low risk/high reward deal. He can play LF or 1b, and the Yanks can still get Tex, and move Swisher to left.
                    Comment
                    • Willie Bee
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 02-14-06
                      • 15726

                      #11
                      Agree, guy should play 120+ games in various positions and hit 20+ homers. For the Yankees, this is a cheap deal.
                      Comment
                      SBR Contests
                      Collapse
                      Top-Rated US Sportsbooks
                      Collapse
                      Working...