November 13, 2008
Yankees Get Texiera
Nick Swisher
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The Yankees acquired Kanekoa Texeira from the White Sox, along with a slightly better known player:
The New York Yankees acquired center fielder-first baseman Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
The Yankees traded infielder Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez to Chicago in exchange for the switch-hitting Swisher and minor league pitcher Kanekoa Texeira.
Swisher is coming off a very disappointing season. I would have thought moving from Oakland to Chicago would have improved his power because of the park. He did hit well in Chicago, but was abysmal on the road. His career road numbers are much better, so if 2008 was a fluke, the Yankees are getting a good hitter.
I'm not sure he's the answer at first, however. I would rather see him in right, and have the Yankees sign a real power hitter at first base.
As a minor league reliever, Texeira does exactly what a team wants; lots of strikeouts, few walks and a minuscule number of home runs.
New York dumps Wilson Betemit, but gives up two decent enough pitchers in Nunez and Marquez. In general, the trade makes the Yankees younger, and the White Sox get a utility infielder and two pitchers who might help them in the future.
If the Yankees play Swisher in the outfield, I like the deal for them. If they think he's the answer at first base, I think they'll be disappointed.
Hat tip to YFSF.
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NYY once again loading up on spare parts.
At first I thought it said:
"Yankees Get Teixeira"
I was so pumped... thanks a lot
I can live with getting Nick Swisher for Betemit and prospects. I just hope he hits again.
Haha good one Bandit! Loading up on spare parts I love that comment
Not bad, though Tex would be a perfect fit in pinstripes. Swisher just needs to be serviceable for a year, until Juan Miranda can break through to the club full time. He's a torch holder at a low cost, who could be a solid bench guy.
I hope we still make a play for texiera though.
Not bad, though Tex would be a perfect fit in pinstripes. Swisher just needs to be serviceable for a year, until Juan Miranda can break through to the club full time. He's a torch holder at a low cost, who could be a solid bench guy.
I hope we still make a play for texiera though.
Not bad, though Tex would be a perfect fit in pinstripes. Swisher just needs to be serviceable for a year, until Juan Miranda can break through to the club full time. He's a torch holder at a low cost, who could be a solid bench guy.
I hope we still make a play for texiera though.
