The Giants have interest in Austin Jackson (again)

This was a curious thing to see come up right before first pitch:

This is the second time Heyman has reported this. We learned soon after the Giants dealt Jackson, Gearrin, and prospect Jason Bahr to the Rangers for cash considerations or a player to be named later, that the Rangers planned to cut Jackson. They really just made the move for Bahr.

That the Giants might wind up bringing back Jackson at the prorated league minimum, getting Texas to foot the remainder of his 2-year $6 million contract, smells a lot like what happened with Pablo Sandoval, but if it happens, will probably not have too many positive results.

Last month, I speculated that Jackson’s switch from the American League to…