Is it even close. Come on AA
Is it even close. Come on AA
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Cause we can't sign Bud Norris and Kimbrel.
Just looked at Jackson's fangraphs page... how in the world did he go from 5.86 k9 (50.2 ip) in 2017 to 10.18 k9 (40.2 ip) in 2018? Not wanting to keep him, but that's quite a jump.
UNCBlue012 (04-03-2019)
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
I'll take Bud all day for a reasonable price.
Norris was cut by the jays. Personally, I don't want either.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Norris is currently nursing forearm stiffness (Hey, get a girlfriend!) and that apparently contributed to his being released by the Blue Jays. I think there was an major league activation deadline in the minor league contract Norris signed. I say give him a look.
JohnAdcox (04-03-2019)
Luke keeps getting chances because his 95.5 mph FA has 11.1" of rise (Grade 70), his 88.3 mph SL has 2.9" of drop (Grade 70), and his CU has 9.1" of drop (Grade 70+).
He's cheap, and the stuff is there to be a high K pitcher. His FIP/xFIP last year were 3.55/3.94, essentially due to his 4.65 BB/9.
No doubt the Braves see the stuff and are hoping the command improves. How long do they wait on a 27 year old to improve his command?
That's it in a nutshell. The ghost of Tyler Yates. If the Braves let Jackson go at some point, a different pitching coach will lobby for him to be snapped up because there's always someone out there who believes that under their tutelage the flaws can be erased and the appreciable tools and raw material will flourish.
jpx7 (04-03-2019)
I believe we DFAed Jackson last year and there were no takers
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
just wanted say I was wrong about Luke and ask for forgiveness
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."