Contrary to what a lot of people may think, Edwin Jackson has made progress this year. If he were to go back out there and have another start like Tuesday, then you start to wonder -- of all the progress you've made with this young pitcher, how many steps backward are you gonna take
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I'm looking forward to spearheading this ball club to back to some of the days when the Pittsburgh Pirates were somebody you really had to deal with. I'm very anxious in making the players understand there is history here - history for them to be proud of and history for them to follow up on.Jim Tracy
I don't expect perfection. Just keep us in the game, keep us around. You can't use the bullpen at that rampant of a pace.
Jim Tracy
I think that what we do, as far as the handling of this situation and dealing with it, will go a long way in determining that factor, ... I'd like to think this is something you can deal with and keep a black mark from the (Dodgers) name.
Jim Tracy
It's only a matter of time before we're talking strongly about him coming to the Pirates to start.
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The important thing is that the starting pitcher goes out there and keeps us in the game, and doesn't force us to climb out of a big hole like we tried to do last night. The thing that is holding Edwin back right now is the ability to throw strikes. Four outs and into the bullpen isn't gonna get it done.
Jim Tracy
He pitched like an ace today -- and he had the demeanor of one. I saw a guy who was extremely interested in wanting to be the ace of the staff.
Jim Tracy
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