August 12, 200817 yr 36. Nick Swisher (6 of 27 lists - 65 points - highest ranking #6 rangercal) bio by ChWRoCk2 - he acquisition of Nick Swisher was rather similar to the departure of Carlos Lee. Crazy? For starters, everyone here was in a scuffle when both trades happened, there were many who hated it and many who liked it. I for one loved it. The minute I heard we acquired Swisher I was awe struck, he has always been a player who if he struggles theres that little thing that you still like about him. He is a true character, from his dugout celebrations and personality to his hustle on the field. Maybe you haven't yet had the chance to visit his website, www.nickswisher.net, hes truly more than a ballplayer, involved with many charities and replies to his fans via email. As a member of the Chicago White Sox, Nick has hit .231 with 16 HRs and 54 RBIs and not to mention his impressive .351 OBP. Sure, nothing that will wow you but he has helped this team in many ways and who's to say we wouldn't be where were at without him. His recent walk off HR still gives me chills when I see it. Please feel free to comment with any more info and favorite stories about this player or any other in this list.
August 12, 200817 yr You can't argue with his comic value, I just wish he'd play to his career averages.
August 12, 200817 yr There are some names that twenty years from now would still make Soxtalk's Top 50. Thomas, Dye, or Buerhle perhaps. I do not wonder if Swish is one of those names. Fun for a while, like a pet rock.
August 12, 200817 yr I didn't have Nick on my list. Actually I didn't vote for anyone who is having their first year with the Sox. To me a favorite player has to grow on you. I could see Nick being a favorite in a year or two, but not yet.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 07:47 AM) I didn't have Nick on my list. Actually I didn't vote for anyone who is having their first year with the Sox. To me a favorite player has to grow on you. I could see Nick being a favorite in a year or two, but not yet. I agree, the only exceptions I made were Zisk and Gamble.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (Texsox @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 09:32 AM) I agree, the only exceptions I made were Zisk and Gamble. That '77 team grew on a lot of people.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 12:46 PM) That '77 team grew on a lot of people. And it was more a sum of the parts then the parts. And perhaps it was because we knew it was a "rent a player" situation and the player wasn't renting us.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (Texsox @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 12:01 PM) And it was more a sum of the parts then the parts. And perhaps it was because we knew it was a "rent a player" situation and the player wasn't renting us. It was a fun year. The Na Na Hey Hey thing and the curtain calls started that year.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 12:14 PM) It was a fun year. The Na Na Hey Hey thing and the curtain calls started that year. That's still my all-time favorite song.
August 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 01:16 PM) That's still my all-time favorite song. I hummed it to my ex-wife
August 12, 200817 yr Swisher has at least had some very important hits. I can't say he's one of my favorites, though. I do think if we could squeak into the playoffs he might be one of those guys to kick ass. As of now, he sort of depresses me. His supporters keep bringing up the face he draws walks.
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