Pirates Unlikely To Trade Andrew McCutchen
2016/12/pirates-unlikely-to-trade-andrew-mccutchen.htmlTony Watson's name came up in rumors this past week, for instance, and others fitting that description on the Pittsburgh roster include Juan Nicasio, John Jaso, Jordy Mercer, Jared Hughes and Antonio Bastardo (as can be seen over at Roster Resource).
Central Notes: Cain, Bell, Cardinals, Schafer
2016/10/central-notes-cain-bell-cardinals-schafer.htmlAs Berry points out, a crowded outfield and the presence of first baseman John Jaso on the roster as well could lead to an offseason trade but could also make for some nice depth in the 2017 season if everyone is retained.
Quick Hits: Jaso, Yankees, Cubs, Athletics
2016/10/quick-hits-jaso-yankees-cubs-athletics.htmlThe Pirates want John Jaso to work out at third base and in the outfield this winter, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports.
Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
2016/10/offseason-outlook-pittsburgh-pirates-7.htmlCervelli, Harrison, Kang, McCutchen, Polanco, Freese, left fielder Starling Marte and backup catcher Chris Stewart all have long-term deals, and the Bucs also have two first basemen, Bell and John Jaso, under control for 2017.
5 Key Stories: 8/20/16 – 8/26/16
2016/08/5-key-stories-82016-82616.htmlBoth the Freese deal and the recent promotion of Josh Bell would seem to bode poorly for incumbent first baseman John Jaso, who's batting a modest .259/.346/.369 and has a year left on his contract.
Top 20 Trade Candidates: August Edition
2016/08/top-20-trade-candidates-august-edition-2.htmlYunel Escobar, Fernando Salas (Angels); Jake McGee (Rockies); Matt Garza, Chris Carter, Ryan Braun, Blaine Boyer (Brewers); John Jaso (Pirates);…
NL Central Notes: Bell, Peraza, Senzel, Capuano, Nolin
2016/08/nl-central-notes-bell-peraza-senzel-capuano-nolin.htmlBell's prospect pedigree and strong minor league production, paired with a .167/.306/.250 second half from John Jaso, could well pave the way to everyday at-bats (or something close to it) down the stretch.
Pirates To Place Jung Ho Kang On DL, Recall Josh Bell
2016/08/pirates-to-place-jung-ho-kang-on-dl-recall-josh-bell.htmlMeanwhile, Bell will likely share time with John Jaso at first.
Top 20 Trade Candidates: August Edition
2016/08/top-20-trade-candidates-august-edition.htmlYunel Escobar, Fernando Salas (Angels); Jorge De La Rosa, Boone Logan, Jake McGee (Rockies); Ian Kennedy, Kendrys Morales (Royals); Shelby…
Top 20 Trade Candidates: August Edition
2016/08/august-trade-waiver-candidates-mlb.htmlYunel Escobar (Angels), Jorge De La Rosa, Boone Logan & Jake McGee (Rockies), Ian Kennedy (Royals), Shelby Miller (Diamondbacks), Matt…
Trade Market For First Basemen
2016/07/trade-market-for-first-basemen-5.htmlJohn Jaso hasn't been stellar for the Pirates, though Sean Rodriguez has made for a useful companion and the team has top prospect Josh Bell on hand (if it's willing to trust him in the field).
NL Notes: Jeffress, Bell, Nationals, Braves
2016/07/jeremy-jeffress-trade-rumor-brewers.html"I don’t see moving him to first base in front of [John] Jaso right now with the job [Jaso] has done," said manager Clint Hurdle to Cook.
Pirates To Promote Josh Bell
2016/07/pirates-to-promote-josh-bell.htmlBell's promotion could mean that incumbent first baseman John Jaso will move into a bench role.
Knocking Down The Door: Bell, Berrios, Hedges, Judge, Stewart
2016/06/knocking-down-the-door-bell-berrios-hedges-judge-stewart.htmlI'm not sure John Jaso's doing enough (.619 OPS since May 29th) to hold off Bell much longer, though.
Central Notes: Stearns, Braun, Pirates, Burnett, Shaw
2016/06/central-notes-stearns-braun-pirates-burnett-shaw.htmlWhile the Pirates may have a need at catcher, both Clint Hurdle and Neal Huntington felt John Jaso's past concussion history ruled him out of consideration for work behind the plate, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: SPs, Jays, Red Sox, Bucs
2016/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-sps-jays-red-sox-bucs.htmlPirates Breakdown explains how first baseman John Jaso is beating the shift.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Arrieta, Scully, Polanco, Tulo
2016/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-arrieta-scully-polanco-tulo.htmlPirates Breakdown details first baseman John Jaso's early season success with the Bucs.
Pirates Release Michael Morse
2016/04/pirates-michael-morse-dfa.htmlHowever, the offseason additions of Jason Rogers and David Freese left the club without a clear need for Morse, who had previously been penciled in as a right-handed platoon mate for first baseman John Jaso.
Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
2016/03/offseason-in-review-pittsburgh-pirates-7.htmlHapp and additions of a slew of low-cost replacements like Ryan Vogelsong, Juan Nicasio and John Jaso? Your guess is as good as mine.
Pirates Notes: Lineup, Nicasio, Cole
2016/03/pirates-notes-lineup-nicasio-cole.htmlSlow footed John Jaso may bat first so the club can take advantage of his high OBP - especially against right-handed pitching.
NL Central Notes: Freese, Votto, Murton, Brewers
2016/03/reds-wont-trade-joey-votto.htmlTo see where this organization has come the last four or five years, that’s special." Nesbitt notes that the plan for Freese is for him to play third base while Jung Ho Kang is out for the first month of the season, and he'll then shift across the diamond and platoon with John Jaso.
MLBTR Poll: Rating The Recent One-Year Deals
2016/03/mlbtr-poll-rating-the-recent-one-year-deals.htmlDavid Freese, Pirates, $3MM: Freese fills an immediate need with Jung Ho Kang expected to miss time early, and will apparently take up the right-handed side of a platoon at first base alongside fellow offseason addition John Jaso.
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2016/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-9.htmlAsdrubal Cabrera, John Jaso, Joey Butler, Brandon Gomes, Grady Sizemore, Daniel Nava, J.P.
Pirates Sign David Freese, Designate Jesse Biddle
2016/03/pirates-sign-david-freese.htmlIt's expected that Freese will eventually form the right-handed side of a first base platoon with John Jaso, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets.
NL Central Notes: Cervelli, Pirates, Molina, Davis
2016/02/cervelli-no-extension-talks-pirates.html"It's a philosophy we have." The Bucs unquestionably lost some power with the departures of Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker, who look to be replaced by newcomer John Jaso and an in-house option in Josh Harrison, respectively.