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Examining Edwin Jackson's Success Through Pitchf/s
Examining Edwin Jackson's Success Through Pitchf/s
I made it no secret that I did not like the Edwin Jackson for Matt Joyce swap. To this point, I have been wrong as I thought Edwin Jackson was, at best, a back of the rotation starter. To say he's exceeded my expectations would be understating it. Jackson's been the Tigers second best starter ...
Edwin Jackson: Sell High or Ride Him Out?
Edwin Jackson: Sell High or Ride Him Out?
fantasypros911.com — Edwin Jackson has flown under the radar for couple of years but this year he has forced... many to open their eyes to his talent. Jackson was not a very highly touted prospect coming out of high school (and he was not even a pitcher) but compiled some ... (more) Edwin Jackson: Sell High or Ride Him Out?
Ed-Win Jackson Helps Tigers End Losing Streak
Ed-Win Jackson Helps Tigers End Losing Streak
detroit4lyfe.com — Edwin Jackson spotted the Angels a run in the first inning and then said, "I'll start trying... now." Jackson, as he's been all year, got stronger as the game went along, and was even firing 99 MPH fastballs past great hitters such as Vladimir Guerrero in the 9th inning. If that weren't ... (more) Ed-Win Jackson Helps Tigers End Losing Streak
Edwin Jackson shuts down Angels as Tigers end four-game losing streak
Edwin Jackson shuts down Angels as Tigers end four-game losing streak
mlive.com — DETROIT -- Edwin Jackson looked human against the first two batters. From that point on, he looked... like Edwin Jackson. Jackson turned in another dominant performance Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.... (more) Edwin Jackson shuts down Angels as Tigers end four-game ...
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Morning Prowl: The Rehab Thames, Bondo's Return, Guillen's Slow Recovery, and Trade Thoughts
Bless You Boys — ...   Fire JIm Leyland looks at Edwin Jackson's 2008 and 2009 seasons through Pitch F/X and finds that the slider might be the key to his success this season. ...

Friday’s Bloops and Blasts
The Detroit Tiger Weblog — ... Here is a look at Edwin Jackson’s Success Through Pitchf/x. It’s one of those posts that I’ve been wanting to do. It looks like the slider has more down action this year than last. (h/t ...

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