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Yankees acquire Swisher from White Sox

In this June 1, 2008, file photo, New York Yankees first baseman Wilson Betemit throws to first after fielding a bunt during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. The Yankees traded Betemit and pitching prospect Jeff Marquez to the Chicago White Sox for Nick Swisher on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.

Nick Swisher became the first part of the New York Yankees’ offseason makeover when he was acquired from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in a five-player trade. Choosing to address first base before concentrating on pitching when the free-agent market opens Friday, the Yankees obtained Swisher and right-hander Kaneoka Texeira for pitching prospect Jeff Marquez, infielder Wilson Betemit and minor…

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