Now that every top tier free agent is gone, the next level is Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt are the 2 prized possessions.
The Red Sox apparently offered a contract to Jackson yesterday, and although I would love him, I just don't see how the Sox are going to pull this one out. Today, his agent Scott Boras has said that Jackson's willing to accept a one year deal, meaning, all the offers we got were shit and we are looking for top dollar.
I've read that Jackson is also leaning to stay in the NL over the AL. Which you can't blame him, the NL is easier and you don't have the media presence that you would have in Boston.
Although I like Jackson, I'm going to saddle back a little and not act like we are getting an "Ace" here, we are getting a very good 4th or 5th starter. Jackson can throw over 200 innings, but he is also a huge risk when he is out there, he walks a ton of people and can be out by the 6th inning. He has AJ Burnett syndrome where there is always a chance he goes out there and throws a hell of a game.
I'd prefer Jackson, but I'm starting to believe that won't happen.