Edwin Jackson pitched a no-no against the Rays last season.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson is off to a great start this season. He's 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA after dismantling the Rays on Thursday. Rays fans are well aware of what Jackson is capable of. Jackson moved into the starting rotation as a member of the Rays and threw a no-hitter against Tampa Bay last season as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jackson has a ton of potential, but his career numbers don't reflect that. He has a career 4.57 ERA, but he's rarely been a part of a winning team. Jackson began starting games for the Rays in 2007, who went 66-96 and finished last in the AL East. That season, Jackson only won 5 games and his ERA was above 5. The very next season, the Rays won the AL East and Jackson won 14 games. Jackson then left the Rays to pitch for Detroit in 2009. The Tigers went 86-77 and just missed the postseason, losing to the Twins in extra innings in a one game playoff. Although the Tigers missed the playoffs, Jackson again posted a winning record of 13-9 with a 3.62 ERA. Jackson pitched for the dismal Diamondbacks last season and again had a losing record. However, he joined the White Sox late in the season and went 4-2 with a 3.24 ERA. If you haven't already noticed a trend, let me make it easy for you. When Edwin Jackson is a part of a winning team, he posts great numbers. The White Sox will look to compete in the AL Central this season and Jackson could easily win 15 games, or more! Get him now before your fellow league members beat you to the waivers.
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