This Date In Transactions History: January 10
2016/01/this-date-in-transactions-history-january-10.html2015: It was exactly one year ago that the Rays sent Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar to the Athletics in exchange for John Jaso and prospects Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Rockies, Cardinals, Blue Jays
2016/01/colorado-rockies-rebuild-cardinals-toronto.htmlTPOP is not worried about John Jaso's defense at first base.
Central Notes: Moore, Jaso, White Sox
2016/01/central-notes-moore-jaso-white-sox.htmlNew Pirates first baseman John Jaso said yesterday on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM (Twitter link) that he chose his new team in part due to the opportunity to play in the field.
Quick Hits: Red Sox, Relievers, Pirates
2015/12/quick-hits-red-sox-relievers-pirates.htmlThe Pirates took a slight gamble with their signing of C/DH John Jaso, in that they signed him to play first base, Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs writes.
Week In Review: 12/19/15 – 12/25/15
2015/12/week-in-review-121915-122515.htmlPirates - 1B/OF John Jaso (two years)… Diamondbacks - P Tim Stauffer, OF Jason Bourgeois (link)
Central Notes: Gallardo, Tigers, Pirates
2015/12/kansas-city-royals-yovani-gallardo.htmlIn this week's mailbag, a reader asked Jason Beck of MLB.com if the Tigers have become overly conservative when it comes to the idea of trading prospects.
Outrighted: Rondon, Monell, Cunniff, Robertson
2015/12/outrighted-rondon-monell-cunniff-robertson.htmlWhile Rondon hadn't been previously designated for assignment, the Buccos needed to clear a roster spot to make way for John Jaso and his new two-year contract, and Rondon was the 40-man casualty.
Pirates Sign John Jaso
2015/12/pirates-sign-john-jaso.html4:03pm: FOX's Ken Rosenthal reports that Jaso will be guaranteed a total of $8MM over the life of the deal (Twitter link).
White Sox Shopping Adam LaRoche
2015/12/white-sox-shopping-adam-laroche.htmlChris Carter, Pedro Alvarez, John Jaso) on the market who'd come at a much lower price.
Mariners, Rays Swap Miller, Morrison, Farquhar For Karns
2015/11/mariners-rays-swap-miller-morrison-farquhar-for-karns.htmlHe's not exactly cheap for the budget-conscious Rays, who are losing DH John Jaso to free agency.
2015-16 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2015/11/2015-16-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlJason Heyward - Yankees.
AL East Notes: A-Rod, Judge, Murphy, Rays
2015/10/arod-judge-murphy-rays.htmlAsdrubal Cabrera is expected to find a multi-year pact elsewhere but the Rays could bring back John Jaso or Grady Sizemore, just probably not both, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes.
MLBTR Mailbag: Indians, Phils, Giants, Pads, Tigers, Braves
2015/10/mlbtr-mailbag-indians-phillies-giants-padres-tigers-braves.htmlGoing the free-agent route, they're not going to afford the Justin Upton and Yoenis Cespedes caliber players, but some under-the-radar adds like John Jaso, Mike Napoli or Justin Morneau could pay dividends.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Indians
2015/10/offseason-outlook-cleveland-indians-6.htmlThe rest of the Cleveland infield is more or less set, with Lindor manning shortstop and Jason Kipnis returning to reprise his role at second base.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2015/10/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-6.htmlFree agent John Jaso wouldn't require too big of a contract to return as a part-time DH, though even something like a two-year/$14MM deal (or even a one-year/$6MM) could be too rich for the Rays' taste.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Steve Pearce
2015/09/steve-pearce-free-agent-stock.htmlYou could view him as a first base/corner outfield/DH option -- a market highlighted by John Jaso and Mike Napoli -- or he could be grouped him with super-utility players that could start at multiple positions.
Quick Hits: Andujar, Hoffman, Harvey, Rays
2015/09/quick-hits-andujar-hoffman-harvey-rays.htmlThere are few open jobs on the Rays roster heading into the 2015-16 offseason, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, with Asdrubal Cabrera and John Jaso being the club's primary free agents.
Quick Hits: Diversity, Edwards, Corbin, Cash, Rays
2015/09/front-office-diversity-carl-edwards-promoted.html"We'll see." The club has just two significant players set to reach the market in shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and DH John Jaso, leading Sternberg to say that he is confident in the club's chances to contend in 2016.
Angels Acquire David DeJesus
2015/07/angels-acquire-david-dejesus.htmlThe trade will also create more at-bats in the season's final months for John Jaso, whose return has limited DeJesus' role with the club.
Rays More Likely To Move Reliever Than Add Bat
2015/07/boxberger-jepsen-jake-mcgee-trade.htmlMeanwhile, veterans such as David DeJesus and John Jaso could also be available in the coming week, reports SB Nation's Chris Cotillo, who also lists Jepsen as one of the team's likeliest trade pieces.
Dodgers Claim Preston Guilmet, Designate Chris Reed
2015/07/dodgers-claim-preston-guilmet.htmlHis roster spot had been needed in Tampa Bay for the activation of John Jaso.
Rays Designate Preston Guilmet For Assignment
2015/07/rays-preston-guilmet-designate.htmlIn corresponding moves, the team has activated John Jaso and added Steven Souza to the DL.
AL Notes: Young, Aro, Smyly, Jaso
2015/06/al-notes-young-aro-smyly-jaso.htmlIn other Rays injury news, DH John Jaso will start a rehab assignment Saturday with the Class A+ Charlotte Stone Crabs, Topkin tweets.
Desmond Jennings Out Eight More Weeks Following Knee Surgery
2015/06/desmond-jennings-out-eight-more-weeks-following-knee-surgery.htmlThe Rays had John Jaso in place as a DH with Jennings, Kiermaier and Souza projected as regulars in the outfield, leaving DeJesus without an apparent starting spot.
Nationals To Promote A.J. Cole
2015/04/nationals-to-promote-a-j-cole.html(along with Blake Treinen and Ian Krol) in the three-team swap that sent Michael Morse to the Mariners and John Jaso to the A's.