Nick Swisher Traded to ChiSox

It looks as though Oakland’s Nick Swisher has been traded to the White Sox.

I’ve always been a big fan of Swisher and I’m surprised that Billy Beane has really let him go (especially after reading about his love for Swisher in Moneyball). He’s a fun player to watch. Actually, when I visited Seattle for the first time in late July, I was able to catch a Mariners series (on TV) against the A’s, and I saw Swisher knock 3 home runs out within 2 games (July 26-27).

His numbers are certainly respectable (his OBP and SLG are phenomenal) to this point, yet I feel that he’s poised to have a breakout year (with an even better batting average and more home runs).

He was hampered by some injuries last season, so if he can continue to improve next year, he could be one of the better options in the OF or at 1B.