Jason Beck of MLB.com has a good article about Edwin Jackson and his past with the Tampa Bay Rays. As Rays fans know, the Edwin Jackson we watched most times out to the mound was a little less sucessful than the one that is currently pitching for the Detroit Tigers. That isn’t lost on Edwin as well.
Joe Maddon, as is typical of him, stuck with Edwin Jackson and kept his a starter when the numbers weren’t there. He could have been stuck in the bullpen, a la Jason Hammel. But, Joe stayed with him. And, while the Rays aren’t getting the benefit of the results, Edwin seems very appreciative of the faith.
“They gave me an opportunity, especially when I could’ve gone to the bullpen,” Jackson said. “He stuck his neck on the line to keep me starting, and I was thankful for that.”
And, how does he feel about meeting up with som many ex-teammates?
“It’s definitely a good feeling to be back with some of the old teammates and old friends,” Jackson said. “It’s like a family reunion all over again. We’ve been catching up, having a lot of fun.”
