Tigers acquire RHP Edwin Jackson from the Rays in exchange for Matt Joyce per FoxSports.com


Edwin Jackson, once a big time propspecit with the Dodgers, went 14-11 last year in 31 starts with a 4.42 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP, 108 K's, 77 walks.

He has had command issues in the past, and wasn't on the Rays postseason roster.

The Detroit Tigers are set to acquire right-hander Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Matt Joyce, according to a major-league source.

Tampa Bay, with David Price on the way, had a surplus of starting pitching. Jackson, 25, was 14-11 this year with a 4.25 ERA.

In exchange the Rays get a 24-year-old, left-handed-hitting corner outfielder who hit 12 homers in 242 at-bats. -- Ed Price


This likely kills a Putz trade. Fuentes could be back in the fold.

Damn....

I liked Joyce. I'd have much rather seen us deal Sheff and used Joyce and Larish as our DH and occasionally get them time in the field.

This guy doesn't look very good. I mean, 14 wins is solid but 4.42 ERA? 77 walks? Command issues? That sounds like what we already have.

Yeah... I'm not sure about this. I don't like it right now.

mee too

I actually like this deal. This kid has gotten better each year and we actually have a pitching coach worth a damn this year to help him throw first pitch strikes. And, I would take him as a 4th or 5th starter over Nate or Miner (blasphemy).

Who is the pitching coach this year?

This is good, IMO.

Who is the pitching coach this year?

http://wtfdetroit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13263

How did we get Knapp?

Thank you sir.

I guess Rodney is pretty much SOL with this guy.


(Is Rodney still on team?)

The Tigers bullpen issues still linger....

He is a starter folks...

He is a starter folks...

Yeah, lol. Noobs.

Edwin Jackson's cousin is Bobby Jackson........of NBA fame.

A nice nugget of knowledge there...

A nice nugget of knowledge there...

It's quite a boring day here in my world and I'm getting along so well with Wikipedia today.