Edwin Jackson is not a terrible pitcher. He's not a 5 year $70-75 million pitcher, but he's a very good mid-rotation arm who has stuff electric enough on some nights to look like an ace.
I don't like the deal. Too much to give up and no matter how much I read on it my mind hasn't changed.
Am I thrilled about the Jays rotation next year? Absolutely - this team has the inside track on the division right now and it's going to be a fun, fun year to be a fan.
But TDA and Syndergaard is a massive price, one I would have been much more comfortable paying for a younger stud pitcher with upside.
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