Comments on: Could the Pirates Afford Edwin Jackson?

By: James S

James S — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:09:00 +0000

There is no way I would give this guy a 5 year contract like Boras is asking, and while being a good starter no doubt, he’s become overpriced. I still think if you can get Jeff Francis or Joe Saunders for 1 or 2 years at reasonable price, it would be a much better gamble. Joel Pineiro & Chris Young are still out there too. I wouldn’t go more than a 2 yr contract on any of the pitchers though.
In fact I’m more of the opinion that a good hitting first baseman would be the better move.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Now the word is that Boras is seeking 15-17 million a year? I wouldn’t hold it against any team not signing him at that number!!! PASS!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:37:00 +0000

I understand that but I’m not sure the rest of the league looks at E Jax as a top FA. If a team will come close to the price that it appears the Yankees and red Sox have not yet been willing to make he may have no other choice than to come to a team like the Pirates. I think they could get him by offering similar $ but for more years.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000

I can’t see the Pirates commiting themselves for 5 yrs to somebody like Jackson ,I ‘m not saying that it is a bad move …I just can’t see it happening…. somebody like a McCutchen yeah but not a Jackson.

By: Ross

Ross — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:03:00 +0000

okay yeah ANY team can afford ANY player out there. but you need to use common sense that free agents have to approve of places they want to go, which is usually only yearly contenders. and right now the pirates arent one so they arent going to be on any of the top free agents’ lists

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:50:00 +0000

They could afford anyone on a 1 year deal. Question is is he worth the investment. If they paid no more than 4/40 I think he’d be great for the team. I would think hes certainly better than Karstens Correia Lincoln Jeff Locke and probably McPherson. As far as wanting to sign here I thnk he’ll take the most guaranteed $ regardless of team. He has a ring, played a bunch of places, and could be looking for some stability as far as rotation spot.
I wouldnt being against throwing in a high $ 5 option year as an incentive either.

Trading Hanrahan, Garret Jones, Karstens, and/or try to get anything for Correia could go a long way in freeeing up $ for not only him but possibly a FA 1b.

By: John Lease

John Lease — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:37:00 +0000

Of course they can afford him. But unless he has no other options, he wouldn’t come here.

By: F Lang

F Lang — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:05:00 +0000

…plus Jackson throws a lot of pitches. I haven’t checked the numbers but i remember 2 years ago Guillen leaving him out there for 130+ pitches when he was with the white sox. He’s a horse but even horses break down after overuse. I am not a fan of more than a 3 year deal for him.

By: Vicente Barletta

Vicente Barletta — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:46:00 +0000

I think the real question is: does EJax wants to play in Pittsburgh?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:45:00 +0000

Any rumors/reports on why Jackson has been traded so often – problems with attitude, poor teammate, etc? I can see why he would be in demand but you would think some team would have tried to hold on to him after acquiring him.