12-26-2012, 01:20 AM
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King K
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Yankee Farweels: Ibanez and Swisher say their Goodbyes
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The Yankees will be wiping the tears off fans soon enough, as Raul Ibanez and Nick Swisher both finalized their contracts, sending them elsewhere than New York.
Yankees General Manager, Brian Cashman, has been known for his meritorious deals occurring in the off-season, such as the unheralded snag of the much needed Hiroki Kuroda in January of last year. Cashman also also made sly moves that helped the signing of players like Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, and Eric Chavez -- all key factors to the Yankees roster.
Cashman also signed Raul Ibanez and Nick Swisher, both whom played below average their past season. And now, after yet another heart wrenching season by the two, the decision has been made to send them on their way. While pondering this decision, Swisher must have let his money side kick in, instead of his competitive side. Swisher signed a 4-year contract worth a whopping total of $56 million.
The main man of the talk is outfielder Nick Swisher. After batting .272 with the Yanks in 2012, his bat and glove are going to be brought to the glossy city of Cleveland. That's right - Swisher is now an Cleveland Indian. While pondering this decision, Swsiher must undoubtedly let the money lure him into a contract worht $56 million -- for only four years.
It's a whopping deal to say the least, especially for a guy who hasn't hit above .300 his whole career, and for that matter, has never been an outstanding player. It's a contract that goes over the top, but for Swisher he'll be glad to see the addition to his growing bank account...
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