Breaking news from ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (and Seamus, through his brother). Sources tell him that the Yankees have acquired White Sox first baseman Nick Swisher, in exchange for pitching prospect Jeff Marquez and, perhaps, more. Swisher, who will turn 28 later this month, hit .219 for the Sox this season, with 24 home runs and 69 runs batted in. He split time evenly between first base and center field.

According to Cot's, he has three years remaining on the 5 year/$26.75 million dollar contract that he signed before the 2007 season. He's set to make $5.3 million in 2009, $6.75 in 2010 and $9M in 2011. The deal also includes a $10.25 million dollar club option for 2012, with a $1 million dollar buyout.