Braves acquire Alex Jackson from SEA for Whalen and Povse

[dak]

[SJ24]

Jackson is a former 1st rounder.

Mariners number 6 prospect.

This is a heist.

[dak]

Scrambling to read up on Jackson, but this looks pretty promising. This are the exact types of prospects I wanted to see the Braves trade, just wasn't expecting it to be for another prospect.

[smootness]

Shwiiiiiiing.

This is exactly the kind of deal we need to be making. Love it.

[nsacpi]

Jackson is not really a prospect at this point.

[chop2chip]

Jackson is not really a prospect at this point.

Not a top prospect, but he certainly has some shine left.

[Hudson2]

Jackson is not really a prospect at this point.

He's 20 going on 21 in high A. How is he not a prospect??

[Freshmaker]

I'm sure he's happy to be out of Clinton

[NYCBrave]

Well, as someone who's followed Alex Jackson a bit, the Mariners were probably looking to get what they could for him, since he's been a bit of a bust. He was rated I believe one of the top hitters coming out of the 2014 draft, but hasn't lived up to expectations. That said, he's only 20 and played in Hi-A Ball last year. His 2015 season was abysmal, but 2016 was a bit better, but the K rate is very troubling. If, and that's a big if, he puts it all together, he could be a star. That's looking like a long shot though at this point.

What do Whalen and Povse project to turn into?

[Hudson2]

Wow. Coppy is a freakin stud. This is a definite win for us. Jackson is the OF version of Demeritte. He was almost a top 100 prospect to start this year. Just a small adjustment could skyrocket this kid.

[The Chosen One]

Goodness, is Seattle stepping up to the plate since we no longer have Dave Stewart to rob?

[msstate7]

In 333 ABs, he k'd 103 times last year... 30.9%

[Enscheff]

Odd trade. The Braves essentially traded a couple FV 45 arms for another lottery ticket bat similar to Demritte.

The Braves must not have thought very highly of Povse. They traded him for an OF prospect who's value has cratered.

[dak]

Odd trade. The Braves essentially traded a couple FV 45 arms for another lottery ticket bat similar to Demritte.

This seems like a pretty good synopsis from what I've read on Jackson. Bust probably seems even higher than Demeritte. A little uneasy about Jackson, but the Braves are in better position than almost anyone in the league to take an upside gamble like this.

[Carp]

I like Whalen more than most. But honestly, the odds of him or Povse becoming more than back of the rotation type of pitchers seems slim.


While this was good value, this also seems like a move made to help clear the rotation logjam in the minors, as well as clearing up a 40 man spot.

Jackson has a good amount of potential, but is obviously a long way off. Hopefully we can help him make some adjustments and help him turn the corner as a prospect.

[Deester11]

Watched Povse quite a bit. Good arm, sustainable velo but down the list of prospects who I would say are elite. That said,he and Whalen are good solid pieces. Jackson was considered a top 3 power prospect in the draft. Swing and miss for sure. Interesting that on draft night, John Hart spoke highly of him. I love this trade although I think Povse and Whalen are solid.

[Heyward]

Povse and Whalen are solid but i dont see how anyone could be upset with this trade.

Braves have tons of guys like Povse, Whalen in the system.

Good buy low move from Coppy.

[jpx7]

I like Whalen more than most. But honestly, the odds of him or Povse becoming more than back of the rotation type of pitchers seems slim.


While this was good value, this also seems like a move made to help clear the rotation logjam in the minors, as well as clearing up a 40 man spot.

Jackson has a good amount of potential, but is obviously a long way off. Hopefully we can help him make some adjustments and help him turn the corner as a prospect.

This, particularly the bolded section, seems the clearest-eyed take on this deal.

[CyYoung31]

Anyone who has an issue with this trade can GTFO.

[cajunrevenge]

Jackson seems a lot like Braxton Davidson. Way too many k's but draws a lot of walks with a solid amount of power. They arent hitting great overall but are still around league average. They are both only 20 years old so theres plenty of time for the light to come on. Being first round picks they have serious upside if it does. With prospects the odds are always against you. All you can do is hedge your bets with as many lottery tickets. Sometimes you win nothing. Sometimes you win your money back. Sometimes you win 4$, but every now and then you hit the jackpot. Cant win if you dont play.



edit - I guess he is still young enough to convert to catching. If it doesnt hurt his bat he would be a significantly better prospect as a catcher.