Rays Acquire Xavier Cedeno From Dodgers
2015/04/rays-acquire-xavier-cedeno-from-dodgers.html12:31pm: The Rays have moved John Jaso to the 60-day disabled list in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Cedeno, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Ben Zobrist To Have Knee Surgery
2015/04/ben-zobrist-to-have-knee-surgery.htmlBut the injury limits the amount of time the Athletics have to recoup the investment they made this offseason when they sent top prospect Daniel Robertson (along with big-leaguer John Jaso and another prospect, Boog Powell) to Tampa Bay for Zobrist and Yunel Escobar.
East Notes: Porcello, Alvarez, DeJesus
2015/04/east-notes-porcello-alvarez-dejesus.htmlFellow lefty John Jaso's Opening-Day wrist injury carved out a bit of playing time for DeJesus.
AL Notes: DeJesus, Rays, Medlen
2015/04/al-notes-dejesus-rays-medlen.htmlThe Rays have been trying to trade outfielder David DeJesus because of his salary and a lack of a clear-cut role on the team, but John Jaso's wrist injury changes that for now, tweets the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin.
Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
2015/04/offseason-in-review-oakland-athletics-6.htmlThe departure of Lester, Samardzija and Jason Hammel created plenty of openings in the rotation, but the A's filled those spots via trade, as Jesse Hahn figures and Kendall Graveman have opened the season in the rotation.
AL Notes: Mariners, DeJesus, Rangers
2015/03/al-notes-mariners-dejesus-rangers.htmlWith the team having added Steven Souza and the left-handed John Jaso this offseason, though, there's currently no clear role for DeJesus in Tampa (although news broke this afternoon that Souza will undergo a precautionary MRI for forearm tightness).
AL East Notes: Cash, Closers, Jaso
2015/03/al-east-notes-cash-closers-jaso.htmlJohn Jaso suffered two concussions in the last two seasons that have put his career in jeopardy, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2015/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-8.htmlJohn Jaso will notably not be an option at catcher due to his concussion history, as the Rays will instead use him mostly at DH with perhaps some time at first base or even in left.
East Notes: Jaso, Yankees, Flores
2015/02/east-notes-jaso-yankees-flores.htmlThis year will mark the first Spring Training of John Jaso's career where he won't be working out as a catcher, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes.
Week in Review: 1/10/15 – 1/16/15
2015/01/week-in-review-11015-11615.htmlThe Athletics acquired infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist and shortstop Yunel Escobar from the Rays for catcher/DH John Jaso, prospects Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell, and cash.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: Friday
2015/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-friday-4.htmlMarc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that John Jaso will earn $3.175MM in 2015 after being projected at $3.3MM.
Quick Hits: Howard, Rays, Vogelsong, Dbacks, Gee
2015/01/east-notes-howard-gee-orioles.htmlThey acquired John Jaso in the Zobrist deal with the idea that he wouldn't primarily be a catcher, but rather a left-handed bat who might DH or play first base or outfield.
Nats, Mets, Rays Discussed Desmond/Zobrist Trade
2015/01/nationals-mets-rays-discussed-desmondzobrist-trade.html(Zobrist, who would have upgraded the Nats at second base while also providing them with options in the outfield, would have joined the list of Nationals eligible for free agency next winter, however.) And it's hardly surprising that the Rays would have asked for high-upside young talent for Zobrist, since that's what they ultimately got (in Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell, who they received along with John Jaso and cash) when they sent him to the Athletics.
More Reactions to the Ben Zobrist Trade
2015/01/more-reactions-to-the-ben-zobrist-trade.htmlIt has been more than 24 hours since the Rays shipped franchise cornerstone Ben Zobrist and shortstop Yunel Escobar to the A's for a package of DH/catcher John Jaso, prospects Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell, and cash.
Rays Sign Juan Francisco
2015/01/rays-sign-juan-francisco.htmlFrancisco seems likely to serve as depth behind fellow left-handed hitter John Jaso.
Reactions To The Ben Zobrist Trade
2015/01/reactions-to-the-ben-zobrist-trade.htmlEarlier today, the Rays agreed to swap Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar to the Athletics for John Jaso, infield prospect Daniel Robertson, and outfield prospect Boog Powell.
Matt Silverman On The Ben Zobrist Trade
2015/01/matt-silverman-on-the-ben-zobrist-trade.htmlThe trade of Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar to the Athletics for John Jaso, shortstop prospect Daniel Robertson and outfield prospect Boog Powell on Saturday was a franchise-changing one for the Rays, who parted with a longtime star.
Athletics Acquire Ben Zobrist, Yunel Escobar
2015/01/athletics-close-to-acquiring-ben-zobrist-yunel-escobar.htmlThe Rays have announced that they've traded Ben Zobrist and shortstop Yunel Escobar to the Athletics for catcher/DH John Jaso, shortstop prospect Daniel Robertson, and outfield prospect Boog Powell.
Poll: The Next Athletic To Be Traded
2014/11/poll-the-next-athletic-to-be-traded.htmlFor at least a week, it's been thought that the additions of Billy Butler and Ike Davis could signal a trade of Brandon Moss, Josh Reddick, or John Jaso.
Reactions To The Josh Donaldson Trade
2014/11/reactions-to-the-josh-donaldson-trade.htmlThat move could involve Brandon Moss, Josh Reddick or John Jaso -- a report last week indicated that the A's were shopping those players, and that their acquisition of Ike Davis could be seen as an insurance policy in case they traded one.
Athletics Fielding Calls On Left-Handed Hitters
2014/11/athletics-fielding-calls-on-left-handed-hitters.htmlAfter acquiring lefty first baseman Ike Davis from the Pirates, the Athletics are fielding calls on lefties Brandon Moss, Josh Reddick and John Jaso, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
A’s Acquire Ike Davis, Designate Andrew Brown
2014/11/as-acquire-ike-davis.htmlThe 40-man roster logjam at DH/first base now include the aforementioned Davis and Butler plus Brandon Moss, John Jaso, Stephen Vogt, Kyle Blanks, and Nate Freiman.
Athletics Sign Billy Butler
2014/11/athletics-to-sign-billy-butler.htmlIt would certainly seem all but impossible for the team to keep each of those players, add Butler, and maintain two left-handed hitting outfield pieces (Josh Reddick and Sam Fuld) on top of three catching/first base/DH options (Derek Norris, John Jaso, and Stephen Vogt) to go with Brandon Moss and a utility infielder on the active roster.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2015
2014/11/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2015.htmlJason Castro (4.104) - $3.9MM… John Jaso (5.032) - $3.3MM
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2014/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-6.htmlThe Athletics suffered a surprising postseason exit in the Wild Card round after aggressively adding Jon Lester, Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel and, to a lesser extent, Sam Fuld in July trades.