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Cd360
I’d guess that he’ll retire after not making a roster after spring.
steelerbravenation
Does the Braves save on any of that contract now that he is sitting out or when they released him that basically gave it all to him no matter what ?
beauvandertulip
Swisher was released meaning he could be dead and his family would still get that money
ThatGuy 2
Nope. Not a penny. Yankees save money on his minor league deal…
Braves would’ve saved money if Swisher made the big leagues…
Ken M.
If Swisher couldn’t get called up to the team getting some of the worst production in the league at 1st base, he probably isn’t getting called to go anywhere else. It isn’t always our choice on when to hang them up.
jp08
I guess you aren’t counting the games refsnyder has played at 1st…. But then again you don’t say anything that makes sense anyway.
ThatGuy 2
His knees are done. From what I’ve heard, he’s trying, but he just doesn’t have the legs strength he used to have…
Voice of Reason
“This season must have been tough for swisher”
Staying home with his family and making $15 million just for 2016. add that to the rest of his career earnings and he’s at $92.5 million. That makes 2016 a very tough year, indeed.
A'sfaninUK
THIS season? Try “Every season from 2014 onwards”.
The guy is done as a big leaguer, he won’t let it go and it’s sad. Just move onto the next phase, Swish, you’ve made almost $100 mill as a big leaguer for 8 seasons between 2.2 and 4.3 WAR. Let it go.
dlevin11
If you can’t walk away after earning $92 mil in the last few years something is very wrong.
davidcoonce74
That’s easy for us to say because the money is staggering. But if this is all you’ve done your whole life do you really want to be retired at 35? What do you want to do for the next 50 years? I don’t think it’s ever really about the money with these guys, but they are competitive athletes and don’t want to hang them up until it’s absolutely necessary.
Dock_Elvis
I’m really hoping Swisher will extend his playing career as long as possible. It’s the only thing keeping his brotastic personality out of a broadcast booth fulltime. The idea that Swisher and Rex Hudler could even randomly share a booth is frightening.
basquiat
Time for Swisher to face facts. His knees have been shot for 3 years. It’s over.
SupremeZeus
The BROmance is over.