Comments on: The one where I admit my wrongness: Edwin Jackson edition http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Game 2009.039: Rangers at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118791 Game 2009.039: Rangers at Tigers Fri, 22 May 2009 03:41:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118791 [...] Jackson wasn’t quite as sharp as his past starts, but still very effective and I feel like I didn’t jinx him. But I’m still worried about that pitch count. He walked 5 on the day, but I won’t hold [...] [...] Jackson wasn’t quite as sharp as his past starts, but still very effective and I feel like I didn’t jinx him. But I’m still worried about that pitch count. He walked 5 on the day, but I won’t hold [...]

]]> By: Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118389 Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) Sat, 16 May 2009 22:27:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118389 Just an Outkast reference, guess it was too remote. Just an Outkast reference, guess it was too remote.

]]> By: David http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118387 David Sat, 16 May 2009 21:20:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118387 It is a reference to this http://deadspin.com/5249402/mark-cuban-had-a-mothers-day-gift-for-kenyon-martins-mom Although I don't remember you calling Edwin a thug. IF there was a Tiger that was a thug it would have to be either Urbina for trying to light someone on fire with gasoline or Monroe for stealing the belt. :) It is a reference to this

http://deadspin.com/5249402/ma.....artins-mom

Although I don’t remember you calling Edwin a thug. IF there was a Tiger that was a thug it would have to be either Urbina for trying to light someone on fire with gasoline or Monroe for stealing the belt. :)

]]> By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118384 billfer Sat, 16 May 2009 21:09:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118384 What did I do to his Mom? What did I do to his Mom?

]]> By: Mr. X http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118383 Mr. X Sat, 16 May 2009 21:05:18 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118383 I never got attached to Joyce. He got HOT for a few weeks, hit some memorable homers, and that's why he got over valued by fans here in Detroit. Tiger's brass ranked him at about the same prospect level as Jeff Larish. So that made him excellent trade bait in the off season. There was talk that Joyce was being packaged with Larish in a trade for JJ Putz, but Detroit balked at that deal. Then Joyce quickly went to TB straight up for Edwin Jackson. I liked the deal immediately and thought we received more than what we gave. I figured TB was just clearing out a rotation spot for David Price, so they were sellers in a slow market, not buyers. In a different market, all Joyce should of gotten us was a decent set-up type relief pitcher, but we got a starting pitcher who we could immediately plug into our rotation instead. Jackson was a top prospect and I've been following his career since 2003 when he got called up for the Dodgers. Back then, he was the rookie that everyone wanted in my fantasy league. I never got attached to Joyce. He got HOT for a few weeks, hit some memorable homers, and that’s why he got over valued by fans here in Detroit. Tiger’s brass ranked him at about the same prospect level as Jeff Larish. So that made him excellent trade bait in the off season. There was talk that Joyce was being packaged with Larish in a trade for JJ Putz, but Detroit balked at that deal. Then Joyce quickly went to TB straight up for Edwin Jackson. I liked the deal immediately and thought we received more than what we gave. I figured TB was just clearing out a rotation spot for David Price, so they were sellers in a slow market, not buyers. In a different market, all Joyce should of gotten us was a decent set-up type relief pitcher, but we got a starting pitcher who we could immediately plug into our rotation instead. Jackson was a top prospect and I’ve been following his career since 2003 when he got called up for the Dodgers. Back then, he was the rookie that everyone wanted in my fantasy league.

]]> By: Adrian from Toronto http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118380 Adrian from Toronto Sat, 16 May 2009 19:32:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118380 the way Verlander pitched against the Twins - minus the pitch count - he would have out-pitched Greinke the way Verlander pitched against the Twins – minus the pitch count – he would have out-pitched Greinke

]]> By: Kevin http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118379 Kevin Sat, 16 May 2009 18:43:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118379 I must admit, I was not a fan of this trade when it happened either. Edwin has looked absolutely outstanding thus far, and if he keeps pitching even remotely close to what he's done so far, I think we might be going places :) I must admit, I was not a fan of this trade when it happened either. Edwin has looked absolutely outstanding thus far, and if he keeps pitching even remotely close to what he’s done so far, I think we might be going places :)

]]> By: Chris M http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118377 Chris M Sat, 16 May 2009 17:55:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118377 Looking at all the outfielders the Tigers have now, this deal seems even more like a 'no brainer.' Looking at all the outfielders the Tigers have now, this deal seems even more like a ‘no brainer.’

]]> By: Bunt Singles: May 16 » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118375 Bunt Singles: May 16 » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog Sat, 16 May 2009 17:42:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118375 [...] the Detroit Tigers Weblog, Billfer does a “my bad!” on his opinion of the Jackson-Matt Joyce trade. I [...] [...] the Detroit Tigers Weblog, Billfer does a “my bad!” on his opinion of the Jackson-Matt Joyce trade. I [...]

]]> By: Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118374 Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) Sat, 16 May 2009 17:40:32 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118374 Billfer - you owe EJs mom an apology... Billfer – you owe EJs mom an apology…

]]> By: Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118373 Jim Sat, 16 May 2009 17:06:38 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118373 Classic jinx post. EVERYBODY KNOCK WOOD, QUICKLY!!! Classic jinx post. EVERYBODY KNOCK WOOD, QUICKLY!!!

]]> By: [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Bossman’s Return | Rays Index http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118371 [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Bossman’s Return | Rays Index Sat, 16 May 2009 16:53:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118371 [...] The Detroit Tigers Weblog is having second thoughts on their criticism of the Edwin Jackson-Matt Joyce trade. [The Detroit Tigers Weblog] [...] [...] The Detroit Tigers Weblog is having second thoughts on their criticism of the Edwin Jackson-Matt Joyce trade. [The Detroit Tigers Weblog] [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118370 Jeff Sat, 16 May 2009 16:09:08 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118370 I think the key point with Dombrowski's trades it that he's willing to be bold and creative. Sometimes that blows up in his face. But taking risks is greatly preferable to standing pat (Jim Campbell) or being insane (Randy Smith). Joe Dumars took over a junk franchise and won a title within four years, and all you hear from some people is "DARKO!!!!" You have to look at ALL the transactions to judge the guy. I think the key point with Dombrowski’s trades it that he’s willing to be bold and creative. Sometimes that blows up in his face. But taking risks is greatly preferable to standing pat (Jim Campbell) or being insane (Randy Smith).

Joe Dumars took over a junk franchise and won a title within four years, and all you hear from some people is “DARKO!!!!” You have to look at ALL the transactions to judge the guy.

]]> By: jud http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118369 jud Sat, 16 May 2009 16:01:43 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118369 as much heat as DD takes on his trades, he has made and continues to make a lot of good moves. Every move is basically a coin flip when trading young players for young players. This is another example of one that is working out. Not DD's first and won't be his last good trade. as much heat as DD takes on his trades, he has made and continues to make a lot of good moves. Every move is basically a coin flip when trading young players for young players. This is another example of one that is working out. Not DD’s first and won’t be his last good trade.

]]> By: Mark P http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118368 Mark P Sat, 16 May 2009 15:44:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/05/the-one-where-i-admit-my-wrongness-edwin-jackson-edition/#comment-118368 My sentiments exactly. It is hard to find good pitching and if Jackson can continue this then we found a good value. Plus, it helps that Josh Anderson seems to be working out. My sentiments exactly. It is hard to find good pitching and if Jackson can continue this then we found a good value. Plus, it helps that Josh Anderson seems to be working out.

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