By Wallace Matthews | ESPNNewYork.com
In a surprising move, the Yankees have agreed with outfielder Nick Swisher on an incentive-laden 7 year contract.
Earlier in the season, Swisher, who made $10.25 million last season, was said to be seeking “a Jayson Werth contract,” referring to the outfielder who was given a seven-year, $126 million deal by the Washington Nationals in 2010.
Swisher batted .272 with 24 home runs and 93 RBIs for the Yankees in 2012, but like many of the team’s regulars, he had a horrendous postseason, with five hits in 30 at-bats and 10 strikeouts in eight playoff games.
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