I've never really seen this fellow pitch. The last couple of two or three years, he's had some decent numbers, actually. ... He moved to the 'pen eventually. If you look at his overall numbers, they're a little bit skewed, because it seems the last couple of years, he's been better. I'm anxious to see what he looks like.
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We definitely want to give him a good look. There is competition within the rotation and that's a good thing. Bringing Jackson on is wonderful for the organization. If you talk to a lot of Dodgers they'll tell you some excellent things about this guy, and the fact that maybe he got to the big leagues a little too soon.Joe Maddon
You need it in a sense, and it's just good for morale, by the guys seeing that one guy can turn the whole thing around in nine innings, basically - which is what he did. I do like the idea of complete games. That's a momentum-builder for him - personally and in his career - and for us.
Joe Maddon
I just love the way he is. People respond positively to him. You always respond positively to that kind of enthusiasm. He's got a joy for life, not just a joy for baseball.
Joe Maddon
It's always an opportunity when you get to play in the big leagues, but we're coming into this with a game plan that he's going to throw two starts and then go back to Durham. That's the plan. But it is an opportunity, no doubt. I would be lying if I said
Joe Maddon
I thought (Monday) was spectacular. I thought the place looked absolutely great. Very bright. Very clean. A new twist. Very nice for the fans.
Joe Maddon
They believe we are still in the game as it gets tight and late. There's a good feeling in the dugout.
Joe Maddon
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