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Yankees acquire Nick Swisher
November 14, 2008 by
The Scores Report
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After sending Jason Giambi packing after the 2008 season, the New York Yankees traded Wilson Betemit and two minor league pitchers to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in exchange for Nick Swisher, who could be a candidate to play first base next season. "We're excited with...
Nick Swisher is a Yankee!
November 13, 2008 by
The 3rd String Safety
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As you know, we love Moneyball and Billy Beane here. Now, one of the stars of that book is going to be wearing pinstripes next season. ESPNnews reports that Nick Swisher and Kanekoa Texeira are coming to the Yanks in exchange for Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeff Marquez andA Jhonny ...
Yankee Bench Ready for Season
March 24, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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With the addition of Ensberg Friday night to the 40-man roster, the bench is pretty much set.
Heres a look at the bench that manager Joe Girardi will have at his disposal:
Jose Molina (C)
Shelley Duncan (RF, 1B)
Wilson Betemit (1B,2B,SS,3B)
Morgan Ensberg (1B,2B,3B)
I believe...
Something to Write About
November 14, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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I know I could have been busy writing speculative pieces about trade possibilities knowing that whatever I predict won't be close to accurate to what will actually happen. But this past season, as enjoyable as it was for this White Sox fan/blogger, took its toll on me.
The White...
Fantasy Impacts at the Trade Deadline
August 02, 2007 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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As a result of yesterday's MLB Trade Deadline, some things got shook up in fantasy baseball. FIO staff writer Lou Poulas discusses some of the trades that went down - those with fantasy implications and the ones that really didn't mean anything.
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
July 30, 2007 by
Select Site
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Now that the long-rumored Mark Teixeira to the Braves deal is finally done (well, almost), we can look at the other possible blockbuster deals looming on the horizon. Huge names like Mark Loretta, Octavio Dotel, Al Reyes and Mike Lamb could move by tomorrow's 4 p.m. deadline. Those...
Jeter out for series
April 10, 2008 by
weblogs.newsday.com
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BY ADAM RONIS Derek Jeter will be out at least three games and possibly longer with a strained left quad. Wilson Betemit started at shortstop today in his place.
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Yanks Acquire Nick Swisher
November 13, 2008 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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As Charlie already said, the Yankees have traded for Nick Swisher. Like both Nate and Charlie I love this trade. Its strange how we heard nothing about this trade before it happened other than speculation on RAB (good job by them). Swisher is a criminally underrated player. He'...
Our Loss is Your Gain
October 25, 2008 by
The Launching Pad
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It's Friday. It's a day off of baseball but it's World Series week. This Braves blog asks the question: Am I the only Braves fan out there that's a little ticked off about seeing Willy Aybar in the World Series? In 2006, Mr. Aybar was acquired by my Atlanta Braves in...
Swisher's situation.
October 25, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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We all know the ugliness of Nick Swisher's postseason so far. It's one marred by bad swings, bad outs and a lot of frustration. When the Yankees acquired Swisher last winter, which was a steal of a trade and if you forgot all we gave up was Wilson Betemit, it wasn't expected...
Swisher Deal Details
November 13, 2008 by
Baseball & The Boogie Down
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Here are the details on the Swisher deal: Yanks get Swisher and minor league pitcher Kanekoa Texeira White Sox get Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeff Marquez and Jhony Nunez I still like the deal. Betemit is a chump and though Swisher isn't exactly the bomb at the plate...
Betemit's reign of terror is over
November 13, 2008 by
Sports Blog Net
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I was happy when I first found out the Yankees traded for Nick Swisher. I was even happier when I found out later that Wilson Betemit was included.Betemit has been a thorn in my side since he was traded to the Yankees for the namesake, Scott Proctor.H...
Yanks Acquire Nick Swisher
November 13, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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According to ESPN, the Yankees have acquired Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Jeff Marquez. Swisher is a 28 year old switch-hitter who can play first base or any of the outfield positions, and in 2008 he hit .219/.332/.410 with 24 HR and 69 RBI in 153 games with ...
Could A-Rod Replace DJ At SS?
April 08, 2008 by
Bronx Liaison
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It's an idea which had always been discarded before even digesting its repercussions. The thought of Derek Jeter being replaced by Alex Rodriguez during an extended absence has always been taboo which Joe Torre refused to dignify.Names like Wilson Betemit, Miguel Cairo, Felix Escalona...
Nick Swisher for MVP!
April 14, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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After last night, Yankees fans everywhere came to one conclusion there is nothing super utility man Nick Swisher can't do!Swisher leads the team in average, HR, RBI, OBP, runs scored, and is tied for the lead in walks.Did I mention, he also leads the team in ERA (0.00) and has...
Yankees Desperate For Sexson
July 14, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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When the Mariners signed Richie Sexson before the 2005 season they thought they were getting a top of the line first baseman they could have in the middle of their lineup for years. Instead they got an overpaid, under performing, strike out king.
After putting up three consecutive...
Top Prospects of 2002
February 24, 2008 by
minorleagueball.com
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Top Prospects of 2002 Hank Blalock, 3B: 78 career win shares Josh Beckett, RHP: 73 career win shares Sean Burroughs, 3B: 38 career win shares Carlos Pena, 1B: 71 career win shares Wilson Betemit, SS: 22 career win shares Dennis Tankersley, RHP: Ruined by control problems Mark Teixeira...
White Sox Flummoxed Against First-Timer, Again
June 02, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Scott Podsednik's first inning CS was a sign of things to come for the White Sox.
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You know about the White Sox inability to hit...
Late July Musings
July 30, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Thoughts while struggling through an afternoon meeting?who thinks late afternoon meetings are a good for anybody?
Why can't the Jets trade for Favre and then ship him to the Vikings? I'm sure Packers' GM Ted Thompson would ask any team that he makes a deal with to not...
Bronx Bums Miss Torre | Time to Move Jeter, Give X-Man a Look in Center?
August 14, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Saw something in the Yankee game yesterday that I hadn't seen in a long time: Both middle infielders attempting to cover the bag on a routine stolen base. Now I know Wilson Betemit doesn't play a whole lot of shortstop, but even so, he should know the signs by now, shouldn...
Dodger Thoughts: The Crazy Thing Is ...
A year ago, Nomar Garciaparra wasn't even considered physically capable of playing third base. Even as the Dodgers questioned the abilities of Wilson Betemit, they dismissed the idea of moving Garciaparra to third and having shining prospect James Loney play first base in April 2007.
The Deadline Dish
January 27, 2008 by
Crosstown Rivals
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Deadline Dish12:18 PM Tuesday: Not too much news to announce. The Cardinals acquired Joel Pineiro from the Red Sox, and Scott Proctor is headed to the Dodgers for Wilson Betemit. More importantly, though, are the potential moves on the horizon. Although Octavio Dotel is possibly headed...
The White Sox - Huge Contracts to 2010 and Beyond
August 14, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Lenny Ignelzi - ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Peavy's contract has 52 million dollars remaining on it. Will his contract, along with the 62 million remaining on Alex Rios's contract, bog down the White Sox, or...
Bruney Back; Beam, DeSalvo and Rasner Become Free Agents
January 25, 2008 by
yanksblog.com
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Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees have officially offered arbitration to Brian Bruney, Robinson Cano, Chien-Ming Wang and Wilson Betemit. They declined to offer it to T.J. Beam, Matt DeSalvo and Darrell Rasner - all three now become free agen...
Abreu on fire, Betemit looks lost
April 20, 2008 by
Pinstripes, PA
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The Yankees are playing a great game tonight; Moose looked decent on the mound and Abreu looks like the 2003 version of himself. Perhaps the Yankee bats are finally heating up, but a major cause for concern is Wilson Betemit and his lack of plate discipline. I know Alberto Gonzalez...
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