Nick Swisher has hired Dan Lozano as his new agent, reports FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link). There were reports earlier today that linked Swisher to Scott Boras, but instead it's Lozano who has added the Yankee outfielder to his list of clients, which includes such names as Albert Pujols, Michael Young and Jimmy Rollins. Swisher was formerly represented by Joe Bick.
Swisher has hit exactly 29 homers in each of two seasons as a Yankee, and he hit .288/.359/.511 in 635 plate appearances last year as the Yankees' everyday right fielder. The switch-hitter made his first All-Star team in 2010. Swisher, 30, will earn $9MM this year and the Yankees have the option of exercising a $10.25MM in 2012 or spending $1MM on a buyout.
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I suppose this makes a little more sense than Boras.
It does if Swish’ wants the Yanks to deal with him! š
This is the first time a “mystery agent” was involved!
Warms an A’s fan’s heart
What th??
He sure as hell can!
Edit- This was meant to be a reply to LarryDelucaNY. I guess my PC/internet is acting like YFS78’s today.
I’m curious to see if Swisher can repeat the higher batting average again this year. Last year he finally put it all together and had a pretty good season for NY. His adjustments along with NY’s hitting coach helping him out paid off well.
His improved stance definitely paid off at the plate, but with a .335 BaBIP last year, it will be hard to repeat. But that’s what we play the games for.
It certainly can be done. He’s a pro althlete. There is no reason he can’t repeat or improve on what he did. He’s a good hitter and with a great team around him there is no reason he shouldn’t be doing that all the time. There has to be competition throughout the whole lineup.
Best off season news for the Yankees?
Best news for the Yankees. Won’t get overpaid now.
Who was his agent before?