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Nick Swisher On WFAN: Yankees 'Ready To Take Off'

NEW YORK (WFAN) -- The Red Sox took two of three games from New York after starting the season 0-6 on the road. Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher joined WFAN's Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts to dissect the series.

"I think it's very early, fellas. You know, I mean, it's early in the season and we're still trying to gel together as a lineup," Swisher said. "I think we're just ready to take off, man."

Swisher, a fan favorite among New Yorkers, told Joe and Evan that he just loves pulling on the pinstripes.

"2008 was one of times in my life where I didn't know what do to. I almost felt like I was out in the middle of nowhere," he said. "Coming over here to the Yankees, man, and being part of that pride, tradition, honor, I mean, it's really hit me in the right spot. I've taken to it and I live it through my game, for sure."

LISTEN: Nick Swisher's full interview with Joe & Evan

The outfielder has a 2012 club option for $10.25 million. Does he see himself back in the Bronx next season?

"We'll deal with that when we get to the end of the season man," Swisher said with a chuckle. "I've been so blessed to be here in New York and there's no place in the world I'd rather be than here."

Twins infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka was the unfortunate recipient of a Swisher take-out slide gone awry. Swisher was apologetic over Nishioka's broken leg, but said "I don't plan on changing my game."

"I'm not a dirty player, I play the game hard and I play the game with my heart on my sleeve," Swisher said. "I just want people to know that's not my style."

Do you agree that the Yankees are "ready to take off"? Let us know in the comments below...

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