up to 5 years and 70M. It's hard not to like Swish; and now that he's out of NY it's even easier.
He'll obviously take Choo's spot. Brantley, Stubbs and Swisher looks like the 2012 Indians OF.
up to 5 years and 70M. It's hard not to like Swish; and now that he's out of NY it's even easier.
He'll obviously take Choo's spot. Brantley, Stubbs and Swisher looks like the 2012 Indians OF.
Attended 1976 World Series in my Mother's Womb. Attended 1990 World Series Game 2 as a 13 year old. Want to take my son to a a World Series Game in Cincinnati in my lifetime.
I'm glad for Nick. I grew up with him and he is a great guy. Ohio born and West Virginia raised, Cleveland is a good home for him geographically. I wish him the best of luck except for when he plays the Reds.
The Indians overpaid and then some for him IMO. I like Swish, but he's 32 and his numbers are likely in for a decline. And his numbers aren't all that great on average to begin with. He's a good player, but nothing more. This coming from an Ohio State fan. $14 million/year for 4 years (maybe 5) is a lot of money for Swisher at his age.
Man, I know Cleveland disperately wanted a bat for the OF, but I think they're going to regret this deal. Potential albotross.
Every time one of these deals get signed, Votto and Phillips become a better bargain.
[Phil ] Castellini celebrated the team's farm system and noted the team had promising prospects who would one day be great Reds -- and then joke then they'd be ex-Reds, saying "of course we're going to lose them". #SellTheTeamBob
Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!
Agreed. Swisher seems like a complimentary player with the "old player skill-set" that could result in an earlier decline. I do like the versatility he brings, both as a switch hitter and with his ability to handle multiple defensive positions. And, of course, you have to like his on-base skill, but given his career slash line of .256/.361/.467, it doesn't seem like he'll have to decline much for the Tribe to regret this deal.Originally Posted by REDREAD
"Always do right. This will satisfy some people and astonish the rest."
Isn't that where he started?
"Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn
Nope, that would be Oakland.
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
I know Choo is in the last year of his contract, but spending this money would have made more sense if they kept Choo, esp. when his replacement is Stubbs. Perhaps they coveted the arm in the deal enough, but it seems like so much tail chasing.
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
Well, I guess from the Tribe's point of view, they flipped Choo for 3 good prospects, and then signed Swisher for less money than it would've taken to sign Choo, so they kind of "net" 3 prospects after the dust settles.
Kind of makes sense from their POV.
[Phil ] Castellini celebrated the team's farm system and noted the team had promising prospects who would one day be great Reds -- and then joke then they'd be ex-Reds, saying "of course we're going to lose them". #SellTheTeamBob
Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!
I would think that a team in their current life cycle should be trying to improve the major league product. Perhaps if the pitching prospect turns out to be TOR they got better, but I see wheel spinning.
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
Someone don't read Moneyball!!!!!!
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