Nick Swisher out of a job?

by r0ry on Feb 13, 2009 9:32 AM PST

Rotowire -

Swisher does not currently have an everyday place in the lineup with the Yankees, the Westchester Journal-News reports. Barring a trade -- of either himself or one of the team's outfielders -- Swisher will likely be seeing time in right behind Xavier Nady, left when Johnny Damon needs a day off and in center if Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner struggle. The Yankees have expressed a willingness to keep him around if they don't receive a suitable offer, so he may have to way for an injury to create an opportunity for more at-bats.

Wow. I find it hard to believe that Swish is really going to sit on the bench all year long, something has to give right?

I figured either he or Nady (or Cabrera I suppose) would be gone by now. Think the Yankees are asking for too much, or are teams legitimately not interested in any of them?

Westchester Journal-News

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It's hard to imagine Cabrera being swapped for much more than an ~average reliever

by Bearskin Rugburn on Feb 13, 2009 9:42 AM PST reply actions

O-ver-ra-ted clap clap clap-clap-clap

by Wilder. on Feb 13, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

Swisher Yuni and one of our many, many relievers?

After having written this, I’m realizing this is really, really wishful thinking.

by .Taylor on Feb 13, 2009 9:52 AM PST reply actions

Swisher Yuni would be an awesome name to have.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 13, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions

I'm so using that for CAPs in sports games

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Feb 13, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions

I would like this to happen to, though.

It would beat signing Griffey by a ton, but they wouldn’t have a place for Yuni either. The reliever thing may entice them. Maybe like Washburn + young relievers or something.

by Fin on Feb 13, 2009 10:23 AM PST up reply actions

With Pettitte re-signing, the Yankee rotation is full.

C.C.
Burnett
Wang
Joba
Pettitte

So, unfortunately, I don’t think there is any fit with the Mariners and Yankees anymore. Swisher being placed on waivers is the best we could hope for (and then that depends on where we are standing in line).

by Wilder. on Feb 13, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions