Getting back to what they Used to be

I like the Yankees most recent move. Last week they acquired outfielder Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox. This move was good for a variety of reasons. They need a center fielder, Melky Cabrera just wasn't cutting it, even though he was a great defensive player, he couldn't hit if they'reaying with a beach ball. I always defended him saying they don't need his offense because they have so much fire power around him, he doesn't need to hit .300 and hit 20 home runs. He has good speed and a great arm out in center field. This also solves the problem of Johnny Damon playing center. Now, I have always liked Damon. He is a hard nosed player who will; do anything to win, anything to get the job done. If it means crashing into the wall, or bunting in a crucial situation, he is a player who is team first, then himself. They can now put him in left field/DH him.

I like the move of Nick Swisher because he is a player that is similar to the old Yankee tradition. Back when they won all those titles, from 1996-2000. They didn't have many star players, but they played great as a team, had great chemistry in the club house, and just looked like they just gelled well together. Swisher can help that, because that's what kind of player he is. HE may not be an all star, or put up Alex Rodriguez type numbers, but he is a player who wants to win, and will do it at any way possible.

This is a big year for the Yankees coming up. They recently just had Mike Mussina retire, which if it wasn't for him they might have had a just barely .500 record. The past few years have been dominated by the Red Sox and most recently, the Tampa Bay Rays. They need to start contending and beating these teams out in close games. They have to much talent not to in, I just don't understand. The front office needs tostart getting players who are not going to the hall of fame because of their own stats, but because of players that put the team first. I'm glad they got rid of Jason Giambi, He didn't really do much, and ever since he was accused of steroids he was never the same player. I'm just hoping that the 2009 season will not be a faliure, and the playoffs can be brought back to New York.