EDWIN JACKSON RUMORS
A Few Thoughts on Edwin(less) Jackson
Throughout the long storied history of the Chicago Cubs franchise, there have been many mistakes made in trades and in free agency. They made a mistake when they traded away Lou Brock. They made a mistake when they signed Kosuke Fukudome. They made a mistake when they extended Carlos Marmol to an ungodly amount of money, and yes they made a mistake when they traded Tyler Colvin for...
Should we panic about Edwin Jackson?
Tuesday night was ugly. Edwin Jackson called it one of the worst starts of his career, and going by game score it was tied for the third worst since 2007. Either way it has been a rough last three months of pitching for Edwin Jackson. He finished last year with a 6.54 ERA in September and October, and now has followed that up with a 6.27 ERA to start his Cub career in April. Add...
Cubs pitchers tie MLB record with 5 wild pitches in one inning (Video)
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Chicago Cubs pitchers Edwin Jackson and Michael Bowden combined to tie a major league record with 5 wild pitches in one inning during Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants.
Jackson threw two wild pitches and Bowden threw three during the sixth inning, and the Giants took advantage by stringing together four runs on their way...
Jackson strikes out 9 as Cubs and Astros tie 6-6
Chicago's Edwin Jackson got off to a slow start on Friday night against the Houston Astros. When he settled down, he was almost unhittable.
Jackson struck out nine as the Cubs and Astros played to a 6-6 tie in 10 innings in an exhibition game.
Jackson plunked leadoff hitter Jose Altuve before walking Brett Wallace. Chris Carter then doubled in a pair with one out before Jackson...
Via AP on Fox
March 30, 2013
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Ink dries on Chicago Cubs deal with Edwin Jackson
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. A Cubs source said that the deal is for $52 million; including an $8 million signing bonus with annual salaries of $11 million per year.
Jackson, 29, has pitched all or part of the last 10 major league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003-05), Tampa Bay (2006-08), Detroit...
Chicago Cubs & the benefits of signing Edwin Jackson
Assuming that the deal actually goes through as planned, which is easier said than done on the North Side these days, the Chicago Cubs will have made their most noteworthy signing of the offseason, in bringing in starter Edwin Jackson.
Jackson, who has become the very definition of a journeyman over the last several years, finally gets a home for more than a few months in agreeing...
Report: Cubs closing in on Edwin Jackson
The Chicago Cubs are closing in on four-year, $52 million deal with free-agent pitcher Edwin Jackson, according to an ESPN The Magazine report. Jackson, 29, went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 189 2/3 innings with the Washington Nationals in 2012, after signing a one-year, $11-million deal with them. The Nationals didn't make a qualifying offer, so they won't receive draft-pick...
The enigma of Edwin Jackson's market
Unless Edwin Jackson is signed by a team he has already played with, he will be pitching for his eighth team in 2013. He is 29 years old. Switching teams is common for relief pitchers. But young starters who have made thirty or more starts for six straight seasons usually get to hang their hats somewhere for a little while. Durable and above replacement pitchers usually find a home...
MLB free agent pitcher updates: Edwin Jackson edition
Can we all just get off of Edwin Jackson’s back already? The free agent pitcher, who most recently worked at the back end of the Washington Nationals’ rotation in 2012 is likely to sign with his 8th different team this offseason since breaking in with the Dodgers back in 2003.
Since when does a guy who can put up 30+ starts (he’s done that each of his past 6 seasons), 180+...
Jackson hoping to corral Cardinals in Game 3
Edwin Jackson knew first hand just how good the Cardinals offense can be. He's gotten a couple rough reminders lately.
The former Cardinals right-hander will look to slow one of the best offenses in the National League when the two collide in a key Game 3 Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park in Washington.
Jackson joined the Cardinals midway through last season and helped...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
October 09, 2012
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