Yankees Pick Up Options On Robinson Cano And Nick Swisher

Discussion in 'Baseball Talk' started by Sportsguy, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The New York Yankees have picked up the option of Nick Swisher, which means, barring a trade, he will be the team's right fielder for at least one more season.Swisher, who turns 31 in November, will make $10.25 million next season and then will be eligible to become a free agent. With the Yankees set in the infield, with Russell Martin expected to return behind the plate and with Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner in the two other outfield spots, the every day position spot the Yankees could possibly change seems like right field.At this point, Swisher will remain the man, but the Yankees could look to trade him and then try to find another right fielder. Last season, Swisher continued his struggles in the playoffs, while his regular season numbers of a .260 batting average, 23 homers, 85 RBIs and .374 on-base percentage were above average for major league outfielders.

    Source: ESPN