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Originally Posted by GBBob
Only problem is Ryan Sweeney is going to be just slightly below a monster in 1-2 years and Gio Gonzales should win 15 a year for many years. Sox had to do something, but god...Swisher stole 4 bases LY and he's going to lead off?
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This is a nice trade for the Sox. Sweeney and Gonzales may or may not happen, but no time soon. Swisher is a demonstrative, aggressive player who is fun to watch for the home team and a pain in the ass (typical knock on all Ohio State guys?) for the other team. Last year's way too many, 'too-painful-to watch' solo homers just became two and three run shots with this guy, especially in the spring when the weather is horsesh*t and everyone is first-ball swinging. With a little bit of luck, Swisher will come close to a .400 OBP. At the top of this lineup in front of Thome, Konerko and Dye, that's huge. And, THIS guy will be the spokesman for the team and probably, its most popular player. If Ozzie keeps him in left where he belongs and out of center field, Swisher could be there for years.