Breaking News: Beane Dealing Again

A's GM Billy Beane will never be accused of standing pat, whether it be good times or bad. Beane already swung a deal that sent his ace, Dan Haren, to the Diamondbacks for a boatload of prospects. Now Beane has dealt up and coming slugger, Nick Swisher, to the White Sox for more prospects.

Big things were expected from Swisher after he hit 35 HRs and drove in 95 runs in 2006. But the 1st Baseman/Outfielder slumped through much of this past season, only producing 22 home runs and 78 RBI. Swisher can either play the outfield for Chicago, or move to 1st Base if Paul Konerko is dealt.

In return the A's receivedleft-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right-handed pitcher Fautino De Los Santos and outfielder Ryan Sweeney.

Gonzalez started out in the White Sox organization before being to the Phillies in the Jim Thome trade. He returned to the windy city when the Sox dealt Freddy Garcia to the Phils. The 21-year old is on the move again, but is still highly touted. This past season, Gonzalez struck out 185 batters in 150 innings pitched.

De Los Santos was named the Most Outstanding Major League Prospect of the South Atlantic League's posting a 9-4 record with a 2.40 ERA.

Sweeney was the White Sox top rated prospect entering '07, but hit just .270 with 10 home runs and 47 RBI at Triple-A. He did poorly in a brief stint with the big club.

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