According to Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com, the New York Yankees are likely to pick up the $10.25 million option on Nick Swisher for next season. Although they would probably do it at the last minute, which is three days after the conclusion of the World Series adds Matthews.

Swisher hit .260/.374/.449 with 23 HR’s and 85 RBI’s in 526 AB’s for the Yankees in 2011.

Matthews adds that if Eric Chavez finally decides to retire, the Yankees could consider veteran third baseman Casey Blake, in case the Dodgers don’t pick up his $6 million option to be Alex Rodriguez’s backup third baseman. Another option for the Yankees could be rookie Brandon Laird.

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