Per Bob Nightengale, the Braves and Cubs were talking about a possible trade that would have sent B.J. Upton to Chicago in exchange for Edwin Jackson.
Per Bob Nightengale, the Braves and Cubs were talking about a possible trade that would have sent B.J. Upton to Chicago in exchange for Edwin Jackson.
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I added the story to the Bj Upton almost traded thread
I forgot about that thread.
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That would have been a classic case of my garbage for your garbage.
storyJust when the Atlanta Braves thought they couldn't find a team willing to trade for struggling center fielder B.J. Upton and his $75.25 million contract, they nearly had a taker at the non-waiver trade deadline.
And just when the Chicago Cubs thought they couldn't find a taker for troubled starter Edwin Jackson and his $52 million contract, they found someone.
Yes, each other.
The Braves and Cubs engaged in trade discussions in July, a high-ranking official with direct knowledge of the talks, about a deal what would send Upton to the Cubs and Jackson to the Braves.
Essentially, it was just a straight swap of dead weight contracts for underperforming players.
Jackson, who's currently on the disabled list, is 14-32 with a 5.47 ERA since signing with the Cubs, including a 6.09 ERA this year. Upton is hitting .197 with 18 homers and 57 RBI since joining the Braves, with 306 strikeouts in 844 at-bats_including a major-league leading 155 strikeouts this year.
The Braves would have had to throw in a ton of cash in the deal considering Upton is still owed $46.35 million for the next three years, while Jackson is owed $22 million over the next two years.
And, really, the two sides say, they weren't close to agreeing to a deal.
Yet, it was definitely discussed they say, and likely will be broached once again this winter.
Stay tuned.
Not sure where the Cubs would play him with all the talent they have on the way
Yeah I would have done that in a heart beat. Jackson sucks but at worst he could be a mediocre reliever.
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I would ejaxulate if we made that deal.
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Most of their young talent is in the infield.Originally Posted by sturg33
Even if the money was a wash I would do that deal. Edwin could at least be a serviceable long reliever and spot starter. Trading BJ is addition by subtraction.
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I would kick in $10M to and a decent prospect to make it happen.
That means we'd be paying $32M for 2 years of Jackson. This would relieve us of about $15M and a year of commitment. Additionally, you never know if Roger could work his magic with Edwin
Well we can still make it as I'm sure both of them will safely clear wavers.
Make it happen Frankie!!
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Wait, wasn't it McDowell who supposedly screwed Jackson up at the beginning of his career?
Nah. If I were the Nationals, I'd claim BJ to keep us from getting him off the books.
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No way the Nats do that, because the Braves would just say you can have him. The Braves would have that option, they would gladly let the Nats assume the money
I think your sarcasm reading is off.
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The #Cubs rejected Edwin Jackson for BJ Upton trade proposal from #Braves http://
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Never heard this before can someone enlighten me? McDowell messing up Jackson? I thought Jackson was pretty good for the Nats
So, basically, it was Wren calling Hoyer with the offer and Hoyer saying "no," ending the conversation.
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