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The Indians woo Nick Swisher like he’s a high school quarterback

Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher

New York Yankees’ Curtis Granderson, left, and Nick Swisher celebrate Swisher’s two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Esmerling Vasquez in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Nick Swisher is taking a “sign me, brah!” tour and is meeting with the Indians today. And apparently this is happening:

Told Progressive Field lights are on and Nick Swisher’s face is on scoreboard as team tries to land free agent, who is visiting today.

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) December 18, 2012


Why do I think most teams wouldn’t do this? At least not for someone who is less than a top shelf superstar? Brandon McCarthy sums it up nicely:

what is he a HS recruit? RT @twithersap Progressive Field lights are on and Nick Swisher’s face is on scoreboard as team tries to land FA

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) December 18, 2012


It does seem a bit silly. But at least the Tribe is giving him the full in-season experience. You know, what with an empty stadium and all.