Below are some of the pitchers that are being batted around in trade rumors and one pitcher who is a free agent.
Looking at the stats, it’s clear that all of these pitchers are in the same general range of class. They’re even all around the same age.
Considering the reports that teams are asking the Yankees for Montero and/or the Killer Bees (Banuelos & Betances), why not ditch all the prospect talk and just pay money for Edwin Jackson?
Granted, we don’t know yet what Jackson is looking for and if the Yankees are really trying to cut payroll, but the stats don’t lie. Jackson compares well to all these trade targets and the Bombers could keep all of their prospects for future use.
36 Comments
RimJob Mike December 6, 2011 21:54
Wasn’t I clamoring for Edwin Jackson weeks ago!?!? We can probably get him for 3 years, $40 mil and not lose anything out of our farm system. He’s under 30, can pitch in the AL, and is black. 3 thumbs up in my book.
TSjC December 7, 2011 01:33
representin the HOMIES!
my NIGGAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Ben Jewback December 7, 2011 10:30
My Nigga!
Small Sample Size December 6, 2011 22:10
fun fact over the past 4 years AJ Burnett has a lower xFIX, higher K/9, and higher GB%
mika Asskisa December 6, 2011 22:26
I HATE YOUR NAME, lifetime ban
Shirtsey December 7, 2011 10:30
Likewise.
Fun fact December 6, 2011 22:58
Burnett was awesome in 08 and sucks now. Why didn’t you include that?
Rich Mahogany December 7, 2011 11:24
Burnett has never been awesome.
i am the inferno December 6, 2011 22:11
i wouldnt be opposed to getting ejax at the right price, but i would wait till next year
unless the yankees plan on trading nova or hughes bringing another pitcher (thats not a top notch pitcher) just bumps one of those 2 which would suck their development
wait till next year, see this year what nova and hughes provide, see what Noesi can do, see how banuelos and betances progress, then in 2012 – 2013 you have a butload of better pitchers
i am the inferno December 6, 2011 22:16
with that said my bet is that john danks comes to the yanks for romine and one of those 3 pitchers you want released from their AAA chains
Edwin Jackson December 6, 2011 22:24
I look like AJ Burnett when my skin gets pale during the winter. I guess that’s why no one in New York wants me.
Red Sox Organization December 6, 2011 22:27
Can’t fool us, you’re still a darkie.
Curved Slightly December 6, 2011 22:39
What part of no don’t you guys understand? I’d rather make trades for Gio and Danks.
Wrecky December 6, 2011 23:10
Danks please! Younger, more upside, lefty, and had a really crappy first half last year that was more an aberration than the norm. He could be Pettitte-like on the Yanks.
The rock December 6, 2011 23:16
Trade Burnett, trade gardner for gio, sign Jackson problem solved
Mandingo December 7, 2011 00:51
Yo Danks is overrated. He has a small dick, even for a peckerwood.
Look at his SIERA compared to Kuroda and Lowe. He’s younger, but he is going to want young people money in a year.
TSJC December 7, 2011 10:43
Small white dick better for the tight black ass. You no what I saying
Hiroki Kuroda December 7, 2011 12:57
You like small dick for ass? I canna give you 4 inches of samuri kobe beef.
Brian S. December 7, 2011 01:23
Kuroda might only require one year and he has solid stats even away from pitcher friendly Dodger stadium. I like Jackson too but it’s just a thought.
Brian S December 7, 2011 10:31
I like Kuroda.
Brian S December 8, 2011 12:13
Me too
Hiroki Kuroda December 7, 2011 12:51
Me want 3 year deal. You no likey, you canna kissa my yerro ass. Godzirra has got nuting on me.
AJ Burnett December 7, 2011 04:14
I am the token “pitcher who has a no hitter despite walking 8″ on this team
Duh December 7, 2011 08:45
Who would any of these guys be an immediate upgrade to? Garcia, maybe? Marginal, at best. Burnett isn’t going anywhere. Hughes and Nova are arguably better (or at least have more upside) than anyone on this list. Nobody worth anything is getting traded for anyone on this list, period. That would be dumb. You want to sign Jackson because it’s only money? Why? One headcase in our clubhouse isn’t enough? Hell, I’d even take Garcia every fifth day over most of these guys, and he’s FREE. Wait until next year, when a) there will be better free agents and b) the AAA boys will have developed further, to the point where you will know if they are worth a shot or not.
CJ December 7, 2011 10:05
HA. You think Hughes and Nova is better than eveyrone on that list? You’re insane.
And Garcia is free? How is paying someone $5 million equate to being free?
Please kill yourself.
Hiroki Kuroda December 7, 2011 12:56
Correct, he need to commit seppuku to protect famiry from shame.
Alfredo Griffin December 7, 2011 10:30
Arguing that Hughes is better than everyone on this list could be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on a sports website.
I agree with CJ. You should kill yourself, duh.
Jay Destro December 7, 2011 10:33
Just shut the fuck up.
Ben Bernanke December 7, 2011 09:34
Money is grown on my computer screen. 5 yrs, $1.5 Trillion for EJax- it’s good for the economy when I give unproductive rich people more money!
Hiroki Kuroda December 7, 2011 12:54
In Japan, you rank very low on tests. You so stoopid. You look like gay santa craws.
Average Nomaas Commenter December 7, 2011 09:39
Face palm
Joe Páwlikowski December 7, 2011 10:32
He’s not as dark as Dave Stewart. I have pie charts on this.
Rich Mahogany December 7, 2011 11:27
“Why not ditch all the prospect talk and just pay money for Edwin Jackson?”
Because, due to the thin pitching market, Jackson will be overpriced. He is probably an average starting pitcher at best. Overpaying for players who are average at best is a bad strategy.
Alfredo Griffin December 7, 2011 13:15
Average at best? He’s been a top 20 pitcher over the last 3 years. You’re an idiot.
Rich Mahogany December 7, 2011 15:51
Look at all the baserunners Jackson allowed in 2010 and 2011. This one time where I disagree with WAR.
Mike Francesa's Accent December 7, 2011 18:07
Ya wanna trade Montero? Fuh WHAT?!?! Trade Sandusky, Brett Pedroia and a kid-toucha ta be named lata. Just keep ‘um away from da bat boys.
Here’s the Minkman.