Nick Swisher lands with his hometown team

The Cleveland Indians and free agent outfield Nick Swisher have agreed to a four-year deal, worth $56 million, it includes an option for a fifth year worth $14 million. So, Swisher's deal could turn out to be a total of $70 million. Swisher comes to the Indians as free agent from the New York Yankees, and won a World Series title with the Yankees in 2009. He also was on the 2010 American League All-Star team. Swisher was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, he was picked in the first round at 16th overall out of Ohio State. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. His dad Steve Swisher is a former MLB catcher who played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and the San Diego Padres from 1974-1982.

Other than playing for the Athletics and the Yankees, Nick has played for the Chicago White Sox only for one season in 2008, he was then traded to the New York Yankees after the 2008 season. Swisher plays right field, but he can also play some first base. During the 2012 season Swisher hit 272 with 24 home runs, and 93 rbi's (his second highest numbers in rbi's for his MLB career, his most were in 2006 when he had 95 rbi's). He might have been overpaid by the Indians, but then again the Indians are trying to improve their team. So, it's a good move for the Cleveland Indians after trading right fielder Shin-Soo Choo to the Cincinnati Reds. Pretty much, Swisher's power will make up for Choo's power lost in the Indians starting line-up. Swisher has been in the majors since 2004, so far his career stats are: batting average 256, 209 home runs, 673 rbi's, and 1,085 hits. Again, I like the signing by the Indians, even though they may have overpaid for him. Then again lots of free agents get overpaid on the free agent market. Hopefully he can help the Indians improve, and get them back to being a winning baseball team.  

I like what Nick Swisher said on his Twitter account, when he signed with the Cleveland Indians, here's what he said to try to get their fans excited: "Wow! What a crazy few weeks," Swisher said. "Hey Cleveland! Are you ready? Because I'm coming home!"