2012-2013 Indians Red Hot Offseason Thread (Bourn signed post 1940)

[Huber.]

Kinda feeling like Mark Trumbo would be a better fit for the Indians than Nick Swisher. Its a close call though.

— Rachel Martin (@rachelmartin99) December 18, 2012

Females trying to talk sports.

[Seiklis]

Me and Tressel just put a full court press on Swisher at lunch! Went well. Will talk about it on @bullandfox today. #GoTribe #LETMERECRUIT

— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) December 18, 2012

Now, I don't know if this means they brought in Jim Tressel to help recruit Nick Swisher to the Indians, but if so, wow.

Also...

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

Oh joy, the BJ Ryan tactic again....yea name in lights always works

Though good plan to use the OSU connection

[JMcCurry08]

They're going all out for him but I feel we'll end in heartbreak

[Pyro]

Confirmed...

Swisher had lunch in Cleveland meeting with former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, and co-host of “Bull and Fox,” Dustin Fox of 92.3 The Fan.

Shapiro, Francona, GM Chris Antonetti, and even Paul Dolan were also in attendance for the lunch to court Swisher.

A video message that featured a number of big names including OSU basketball coach Thad Motta was shown to continue to entice the outfielder to want to come home.

http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2012/1...ue-outfielder/

[SRStark20]

God. You'd think they're going after Albert Pujols with all of the crap they're going through.

[BimboColesHair]

God. You'd think they're going after Albert Pujols with all of the crap they're going through.

Well, it would be the biggest FA signing in the past decade, so...

[JMcCurry08]

Swisher hasnt signed. Has standing offer from CLE. Outfielder en route to another team's city for visit. More soon on MLB.com

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) December 18, 2012

[bushwick_bill]

Swisher hasnt signed. Has standing offer from CLE. Outfielder en route to another team's city for visit. More soon on MLB.com

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) December 18, 2012

He is going to take this offer from Cleveland and get himself a few extra million from the Rangers all the while he was able to catch up with some old friends...

[b00bie]

Meh, all this for an oversign.

I'd be shocked if after years in NYC he's impressed by semi-celebrities.

[MoFlo]

Meh, all this for an oversign.

I'd be shocked if after years in NYC he's impressed by semi-celebrities.

Meh.

It's not about the "celebrity status" as much as it's about getting a group of guys to show how bad we want him here.

It would easily be the biggest FA signing in quite a while (if not ever) and, overpaying or not, it would be a huge signing not only on the field, but to the fans as well, to prove that they'll go out & spend more money than they should for a big name FA.

[Juicy]

On the scoreboard they had Swisher batting 4th, he was 3-3 with a single and 2 HR's on the day.

[SRStark20]

On the scoreboard they had Swisher batting 4th, he was 3-3 with a single and 2 HR's on the day.

He probably wouldn't do that once all season if we sign him.

[Seiklis]

Yea only chance I feel we had to sign him was if we got him to stay here. Moment he left it was over...time to see if we can get Ross and the Phillies unlinked

[MoFlo]

Yea only chance I feel we had to sign him was if we got him to stay here. Moment he left it was over...time to see if we can get Ross and the Phillies unlinked

It's been reported for a while now that he was intent on visiting all the teams on his list. Sure, the Indians should have done all they could to not let him leave without a contract, and they more than likely did.. But there's nothing they could have done if he's been intent on visiting every team on that list.

[Rob]

Tribe going in for Swisher, haha I love. Especially using OSU as a recruiting tool. LMAO

Leave it to Ohio State to recruit for Cleveland sports teams