Nick Swisher is a fun player to watch. Actually, when I visited Seattle for the first time in late July, I was able to catch a Mariners series (on TV) against the A’s, and I saw Swisher knock 3 home runs out within 2 games (July 26-27).

Nick Swisher's numbers are certainly respectable (his OBP and SLG are phenomenal) to this point, yet I feel that he’s poised to have a breakout year (with an even better batting average and more home runs).

He was hampered by some injuries last season, so if he can continue to improve next year, he could be one of the better options in the OF or at 1B. - By http://thebronxzoo.wordpress.com/

Nick Swisher's website has a link to ESPN about this news basically stating the following:

"The Oakland Athletics made their second major trade in three weeks, sending outfielder and fan favorite Nick Swisher to the Chicago White Sox for three minor leaguers on Thursday.

"The A's -- who dealt ace Dan Haren to Arizona on Dec. 14 -- received left-hander Gio Gonzalez, right-hander Fautino De Los Santos and outfielder Ryan Sweeney."