QUOTE (WCSox @ May 9, 2008 -> 12:40 PM)
I hope so. Given that Giambi is a known 'roider, Tejada was named in the Mitchell Report, and that Mulder/Zito completely feel apart not long after leaving Oakland, one has to wonder if the "culture" there also artificially inflated Swisher's numbers somewhat. I still find it strange that Beane dealt Swisher and his relatively small contract to the Sox in return for some prospects that are far from "can't miss."
This has worried me as well. Nick really hasn't shown anything since he has been here.