Oct 16, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher before game three of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports
Free agent outfielder Nick Swisher has found a new home. Reports have surfaced that Swisher has agreed to a four-year deal with the Cleveland Indians worth $56 million. The contract includes a fifth-year option worth $14 million. The 32-year-old had spent the previous four seasons with the New York Yankees.
Swisher confirmed the news on his official Twitter account.
Wow! What a crazy few weeks. Hey Cleveland! Are you ready? Because I’m coming home! #RollTribe
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) December 23, 2012
Thank you NY for the kindness & support you’ve shown me the past 4 years. It’s been an amazing experience & I’ve loved every minute of it!
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) December 23, 2012
Swisher is a switch hitter that batted .272 with 24 homers and 93 RBIs last season.
Signing with the Indians closer to home, which was a big factor in Swisher’s decision to play with the Indians. He played college baseball at Ohio State University and he is expecting his first child in May with his wife.
