Nick Swisher Traded to the White Sox
Printed From: History Community ~ All Empires
Category: All Empires Community
Forum Name: Sports and Sports History
Forum Discription: Talk about your favorite team or the history of your favorite sport …
URL: http://www.allempires.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23054
Printed Date: 03-Jun-2024 at 21:37
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.56a - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Nick Swisher Traded to the White Sox
Posted By: King John
Subject: Nick Swisher Traded to the White Sox
Date Posted: 03-Jan-2008 at 19:32
|
For all those baseball fans out there, ESPN is reporting that Nick Swisher has been traded to the Chicago White Sox. It is reported that the A's are only getting 3 minor leaguers in return for Swisher.
Here is the story as reported by http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3179423 - ESPN Here are his stats for last year ('07) .262 AVG, 22 HR, 78 RBI, .381 OBP, .455 SLG. Is this a good move for the White Sox? Is it also a good move for the rebuilding A's? I know Byzantine Emperor probably won't be too happy about this move. |
Replies:
Posted By: Byzantine Emperor
Date Posted: 05-Jan-2008 at 21:46
You bet I am not happy about this move!
 The A's are one of my favorite teams and Swisher is pretty much my favorite player out there now. The Dan Haren trade did not make me happy either, but they at least got a bevy of prospects.
As far as what the move means for the rebuilding A's, it is difficult to tell. Swisher had power, versatility, high walks and OBP, all things that are GOOD according to Billy Beane's strategy. Plus, he has a great attitude, was a fan favorite, and boosted the clubhouse spirit. I really think the A's should have kept him as a young "veteran" to act as the cornerstone for the rebuilt team. They should have gotten rid of Chavez, Crosby, and Harden before Swisher was even considered.
------------- http://www.allempires.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=12713 - Late Byzantine Military http://www.allempires.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=17337 - Ottoman perceptions of the Americas |
Posted By: Justinian
Date Posted: 05-Jan-2008 at 23:23
|
Thats rather suprising, was it because of monetary reasons I wonder? I guess I'm neutral on this; the A's are our usual adversaries in the playoffs, but the white sox are our divisional foes. ------------- "War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace."--Thomas Mann 
|