Nationals to Sign Edwin jackson

[a700hitter]

Nationals To Sign Edwin Jackson

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [February 2 at 12:39pm CST]

 

The Nationals have agreed to sign Edwin Jackson, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweets. The deal between the Nationals and the Scott Boras client is pending a physical, Heyman notes

[iortiz]

Dammit!

 

 

pffff... well, As I said, I'm not surprised that a small market team like the Nats sign Jackson. I want to see the terms. Nats are building an interesting rotation.

[Muggah]

Dammit!

 

 

pffff... well, As I said, I'm not surprised that a small market team like the Nats sign Jackson. I want to see the terms. Nats are building an interesting rotation.

 

They really do have an interesting rotation.

[iortiz]

The team announced the one-year deal this afternoon, and Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, who first reported the news (Twitter links), says the agreement is believed to be in the $8-12MM range. The Scott Boras client has to pass his physical for the deal to become official.

 

there's Ortiz money in play. Wow Ben.

[Palodios]

The majority of us were not fond of him to begin with. a 1.50 whip is not going to get you far in the East. But... he's still better than Cook. If Ben doesn't go all-out for Floyd/Oswalt, it may be time to put 2-3 million out there for Duke/Harden to increase the odds of getting it lucky with their current group.

[iortiz]

We need a solid/healthy #4 SP. He covered the profile just great.

[a700hitter]

there's Ortiz money in play. Wow Ben.

It is just ridiculous, that Cherry Pie is going around making $5 million dollars offers for 1 season. Is that the standard stipend to be paid by the Sox going forward?

[Palodios]

Word is, the Nationals are trying to get rid of John Lannan. At 5 million, the Red Sox may actually be able to afford him. He's not great... but neither are the Red Sox's other options. Give them Doubront, Lars Anderson, and a bag of rocks and call it a day.

[iortiz]

It is just ridiculous' date=' that Cherry Pie is going around making $5 million dollars offers for 1 season. Is that the standard stipend to be paid by the Sox going forward?[/quote']

 

I have no clue what is going on in that FO... Making a retrospective on trades/arbitrations/money/needs/Theo's comp/cap concerns, thus far...all these don't make sense to me at all.

[Laser Show]

Word is' date=' the Nationals are trying to get rid of John Lannan. At 5 million, the Red Sox may actually be able to afford him. He's not great... but neither are the Red Sox's other options. Give them Doubront, Lars Anderson, and a bag of rocks and call it a day.[/quote']

 

Edwin Jackson career ERA+ - 97

John Lannan career ERA+ - 103

 

I like this idea. Lannan is a slightly above average pitcher who isn't going to make much.

[Station 13]

Edwin Jackson career ERA+ - 97

John Lannan career ERA+ - 103

 

I like this idea. Lannan is a slightly above average pitcher who isn't going to make much.

 

Jackson been better by a margin the last 4 year. He average around 105 during that time. Also has better peripherals.

[iortiz]

Lannan is cost controlled till 2014, isn't he? I really doubt that Nats trade him for bulks like Lars Anderson. If they trade him, they will ask top prospects. He has not even reached his prime, has he?

[Station 13]

he has not even reached his prime' date=' has he?[/quote']

 

He isn't very good.

[iortiz]

He isn't very good.

 

Well, he is 26, isn't he? and he is a 4.0 ERA pitcher...he probably could improve, who knows?...

[mvp 78]

Dammit!

 

 

pffff... well, As I said, I'm not surprised that a small market team like the Nats sign Jackson. I want to see the terms. Nats are building an interesting rotation.

 

DC is not a small market.

[iortiz]

DC is not a small market.

 

What percent does it represent, globally?

[Palodios]

What percent does it represent' date=' globally?[/quote']

 

DC has the 7th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

 

Boston is 10th.

[iortiz]

DC has the 7th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

 

Boston is 10th.

 

Are you suggesting that the Nats is a big market team?

[mvp 78]

Who gives a s*** about globally. In the US, Boston is 7th largest tv market, DC is 8th.

[Station 13]

Well' date=' he is 26, isn't he? and he is a 4.0 ERA pitcher...he probably could improve, who knows?... [/quote']

 

He's lackey esque (the one we got right now).

 

career

103ERA+

WHIP: 1.42

9.4/H9

0.9/HR9

3.4BB/9

4.7K/9

 

No thanks.

[iortiz]

Who gives a s*** about globally. In the US' date=' Boston is 7th largest tv market, DC is 8th.[/quote']

 

Do you realize that this is a globalized league? Tv broadcasts, merchandise, foreign players, etc. play an interesting sportive/business roll outside the US... Owners and the entire baseball environment do care, trust me. Market share must be rated globally. Ask big market teams like Boston and NY.

[mvp 78]

Do you realize that this globalized league? Tv broadcasts' date=' merchandise, foreign players, etc. play an interesting sportive/business roll outside the US... Owners and the entire baseball environment do care, trust me. Market share must be rated globally. Ask big market teams like Boston and NY.[/quote']

 

You're confusing market size with popularity.

[iortiz]

You're confusing market size with popularity.

 

Nope. I said that Nats are not a big market team. You said that DC is not a small market place. Sorry, You are confused.

[example1]

Nope. I said that Nats are not a big market team. You said that DC is not a small market place. Sorry' date=' You are confused.[/quote']

 

I think it is wrong to equate "market" with "ability to spend". The Nationals have been aggressive on numerous significant FAs the past few years and have not landed a number of them. They signed Werth to a big contract. Them being able to spend this money on Jackson is no where close to a shock. They aren't the Pirates.

 

Add to that the fact that they have arguibly two of the best young players in baseball (Strasburg and Harper) and it is even less shocking.

 

Go get Lannan if he's being dangled. He would be a decent #5.

[a700hitter]

I think it is wrong to equate "market" with "ability to spend". The Nationals have been aggressive on numerous significant FAs the past few years and have not landed a number of them. They signed Werth to a big contract. Them being able to spend this money on Jackson is no where close to a shock. They aren't the Pirates.

 

Add to that the fact that they have arguibly two of the best young players in baseball (Strasburg and Harper) and it is even less shocking.

 

Go get Lannan if he's being dangled. He would be a decent #5.

Have you seen this guy pitch?

[iortiz]

I think it is wrong to equate "market" with "ability to spend". The Nationals have been aggressive on numerous significant FAs the past few years and have not landed a number of them. They signed Werth to a big contract. Them being able to spend this money on Jackson is no where close to a shock. They aren't the Pirates.

 

Add to that the fact that they have arguibly two of the best young players in baseball (Strasburg and Harper) and it is even less shocking.

 

Go get Lannan if he's being dangled. He would be a decent #5.

 

Nobody is disputing the ability to spend. Marlins have spent tons of money this year and I bet that they do not receive the same compensation/revenue/gross margin/exposure/popularity than big market teams receive like Boston/NY via Broadcast/merchandise/tickets/advertising, etc. in both domestic and foreign.

[mvp 78]

Nope. I said that Nats are not a big market team. You said that DC is not a small market place. Sorry' date=' You are confused.[/quote']

 

This isn't even a response to what I said. Maybe just stick with saying "I totally agree" to A700 posts, unless you can explain how DC is small market without inferring global popularity of the brand.

[User Name]

The Nationals are both a big market team and a big spender.

[a700hitter]

I thought the Orioles screwed over the Nationals with regard to TV and Radio rights etc. affecting their market.

[iortiz]

This isn't even a response to what I said. Maybe just stick with saying "I totally agree" to A700 posts' date=' unless you can explain how DC is small market without inferring global popularity of the brand.[/quote']

 

ok. The Washington Nationals are a global big market team.