Will Swisher attend SoxFest?
— Carol, Schaumburg, Ill. Swisher is scheduled to be part of SoxFest, and look for a story on Whitesox.com in the next few days addressing further SoxFest information. Having talked with Swisher on a few previous occasions, I’m wondering if the event organizers are going to give him a microphone and let him take questions for an hour or two. He’s a genuine personality, who really could take over Chicago’s sports landscape if he succeeds. In response to the Swisher trade, do you think that Williams pulled off the deal in part because he felt pressured after falling short on Torii Hunter and Miguel Cabrera? — Mike, Sacramento, Calif. Swisher was targeted by Williams and the White Sox because of the explosiveness he presents with his bat, his strong on-base potential, his ability to play four different positions and his exceptional clubhouse presence. Williams certainly wasn’t trying to make amends or fit a square deal into a round roster peg, because he didn’t do anything wrong in his
