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I am very intrigued by new Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson , who arrived from Detroit in a massive three-way trade this off-season (the New York Yankeesùthe third teamùreceived Curtis Granderson ). Jackson should be more than a familiar face to Giant fans: Last year, he made the AL All-Star team , and he also spent his first five years of professional ball in the Dodgers organization.

In many ways, Jackson was sort of a revelation last year. While he had been touted as a solid prospect during his Dodger days, he never really lived up to the expectations prior to 2009. He didn't get much of an opportunity in Los Angeles (he only pitched in 19 games), and when he was traded to Tampa Bay, he struggled immensely.

In his three years with the Rays (200 ...

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