Monday, December 24, 2012

HBT: Indians sign Swisher for 4 years, $56 million

As first reported by beat writer Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Indians have signed free agent outfielder Nick Swisher to a four-year contract worth $56 million. It?s only pending a physical exam.

The deal also includes a $14 million vesting option for the 2017 season, meaning the total potential length and value of the contract is five years, $70 million.

Swisher hit .272/.364/.473 with 24 home runs and 93 RBI in 148 games this past summer for the Yankees. The 32-year-old boasts a solid .256/.361/.467 career batting line in the major leagues.

Cleveland will start Michael Brantley in left field, Drew Stubbs in center and Swisher in right.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/23/indians-sign-nick-swisher-to-four-year-56-million-contract/related/

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