Swisher to Sox

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Originally Posted by JJP

I heard the Baseball America guys on the radio today and they said the Sox gave up their top two pitching prospects. Billy Beane doesn't make too many bad deals. Swisher will get his walks and hit an occasional homer but will be a liability in center. This one will take a few years to evaluate. Probably won't matter as they won't come close to either the Tigers or Indians.

They may have been their top 2 prospects but that doesn't mean they are really good. Beane seems to be in complete dump mode, reloading for a run in 2010. I think Swisher fits really well in that lineup in that park. Though I agree he is a little suspect as an everyday centerfielder.

Of course maybe Beane thinks that Swisher is a PED guy who regressed a bit last year without them and figured he would cash in now? Just interesting he would trade a guy with lots of upside who is tied up in a good contract.