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Now that the Wilson Betemit era is over, Yankee legions must come to grips with reality and feel secure in the fact that Brian Cashman is off to a good start in his effort to fix all that was wrong with the Yankees this year.
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mlb.mlb.com - 11/13/2008
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NEW YORK -- Before setting their sights on
the rotation holes that are sure to dominate their...
offseason agenda, the Yankees on Thursday made an acquisition unrelated to their pitching staff. Just hours before they can begin signing free agents, the ...
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Yanks acquire Swisher from White Sox | MLB.com: News
msn.foxsports.com - 11/14/2008
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The Yankees have acquired first baseman Nick Swisher
and Class AA right-hander Kanekoa Texeira from the White...
Sox. The White Sox will receive infielder Wilson Betemit and minor leaguers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez.
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Yanks get Swisher from White Sox, deal Betemit
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Madden: Swisher Deal Has Big Upside
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
From Bill Madden: Now that the Wilson Betemit era is over, Yankee legions must come to grips with reality and feel secure in the fact that Brian Cashman is off to a good start in his effort to fix all that was wrong with the Yankees this year. His .219 batting average notwithstanding, Nick Swisher looks to be a high-upside acquisition in the same mode as Scott Brosius (.203 with the Oakland A's) in 1997 and Paul O'Neill (.246 with the Cincinnati Reds) in 1992. That is, a quality all-around ...
Madden: Nick Swisher has big upside … and helps Yankees save for pitching help
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Madden: Nick Swisher has big upside … and helps Yankees save for pitching help Now that the Wilson Betemit era is over, Yankee legions must come to grips with reality and feel secure in the fact that Brian Cashman is off to a good start in his effort to fix all that was wrong with the Yankees this year. His .219 batting average notwithstanding, Nick Swisher looks to be a high-upside acquisition in the same mode as Scott Brosius (.203 with the Oakland A’s) in 1997 and Paul O’Neill (.246 with the Cincinnati Reds) in 1992. That is, a quality all-around player who, for whatever ...
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Madden: Swisher Deal Has Big Upside
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 11/16/2008 — From Bill Madden : Now that the Wilson Betemit era is over, Yankee legions must come to grips with reality and feel secure in the fact that Brian Cashman is off to a good start in his effort to fix all that was wrong with the Yankees this year. His .219 batting average notwithstanding, Nick ...
Closer look: Prospects in Swisher deal
mlb.mlb.com 11/14/2008 — While Nick Swisher and Wilson Betemit were the big leaguers who changed hands in the Yankees-White Sox trade announced on Thursday, there was a trio of Minor Leaguers who were swapped as well. Here's a little more info on the White Sox pitcher who ...
Cashman talks about the Swisher deal
yankees.lhblogs.com 11/14/2008 — Here’s Brian Cashman commenting on the trade:
Swisher is not here to play CF. Cashman made that clear. He’s here to play 1B. Cashman did not close the door to anything else happening (he never does), but it’s pretty evident ...
Swisher traded to the Yankees
tremendousupsidepotential.com 11/14/2008 — So ends the Nick Swisher Era , after just one brutal season. In return (at least how it's being reported right now), the Sox get veteran infielder Wilson Betemit, 24-year old pitcher Jeff Marquez, and minor leaguer pitcher Jhonny Nunez. I'll have to ...
The key points on the Swisher deal
yankees.lhblogs.com 11/14/2008 — Here are the two key things Brian Cashman said today about Nick Swisher:
“We acquired him for the purpose of plugging him into the lineup on an everyday basis.”
Then a few minutes later:
“He’s at average at best ...
Swisher deal good for the Yankees
bugsandcranks.com 11/14/2008 — The acquisition of Nick Swisher is an excellent move for the New York Yankees.
No, Swisher is not an All-Star. He is a good, useful player coming off a bad season (.219).
When I look at this deal the Yankees I can’t help but think about ...
Swisher
pinstripealley.com 11/14/2008 — NYTimes :
Swisher, who turns 28 this month, is the first baseman of the moment for the Yankees, who hope his disappointing 2008 season was an aberration.
For the low, low price of Jeff Marquez, Jhonny Nunez, and Wilson Betemit, we've got a ...
Yanks acquire Swisher
blog.nj.com 11/13/2008 — In a rather strange move, it's being reported that the Yankees have acquired OF Nick Swisher in exchange for Jeff Marquez -- Ken Rosenthal adds that the Yanks also will get a Double-A pitcher in Kanekoa Texeira and Wilson Betemit...
Swisher: “2009 will be a special year”
yankees.lhblogs.com 11/19/2008 — Nick Swisher seems like a good guy based on his just-concluded conference call.
A few of the highlights: He made it very clear that he wants to play first base, saying it’s his best position and that he would like to see what he can do if ...
Yankees Reportedly Interested in Peavy —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/15/2008
After talks with the Braves regarding Peavy fell through yesterday, reports have surfaced about the Yankees being interested in making a move to put the San Diego ace in pinstripes today.
Padres GM Kevin Towers and Yankees GM Brian Cashman had ...
