Trade Candidate: Evan Gattis
2014/10/trade-candidate-evan-gattis.htmlBut there is one fairly recent, fairly solid comp: the pre-2013 John Jaso deal.
Cafardo On A-Rod, Miller, Iglesias, Jaso
2014/10/cafardo-on-a-rod-miller-iglesias-jaso.htmlThe A's are open to trading anyone, the Red Sox are looking for a backup left-handed hitter, and John Jaso seems to fit the profile for what Boston wants.
AL West Notes: Donaldson, A’s, Young, Harrison, M’s
2014/10/al-west-notes-donaldson-as-young-harrison-ms.htmlGriffin, Brandon Moss, Stephen Vogt, John Jaso, Derek Norris, Craig Gentry and Sean Doolittle -- is marred by injury concerns.
West Notes: Deadline, D’backs, Gibson, Stewart, Angels
2014/09/west-notes-deadline-dbacks-gibson-stewart-angels.htmlThe team has failed to score runs, to be sure, but that is due in large part to the production fall-offs from key first-half contributors like Brandon Moss, Derek Norris, and John Jaso (the latter, in large part, due to injury).
Minor Moves: Hill, Gwynn, Berry, Rangers, Reds
2014/09/minor-moves-pagnozzi-omalley.htmlThe Rangers acquired him for reliever Jason Frasor in July.
Athletics Acquire Geovany Soto
2014/08/athletics-acquire-geovany-soto.htmlThe Athletics already have two good catchers in Derek Norris and John Jaso on their active roster, but Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets that Jaso has recently experienced worsening concussion symptoms and will likely need a stay on the disabled list.
Rays Designate Josh Lueke For Assignment
2014/06/rays-designate-josh-lueke-for-assignment.htmlHe has been in the Rays organization since November 2011, when the team acquired him from the Mariners for John Jaso.
Poll: Where Will Kendrys Morales Sign?
2014/05/poll-where-will-kendrys-morales-sign.htmlThe hitter-only slot in the lineup has been given most often to Alberto Callaspo, who has been below average with the bat, with players like John Jaso and Yoenis Cespedes also getting significant time away from the field.
AL Notes: Orioles, Rodney, Sabathia, A’s Catchers
2014/05/al-notes-orioles-rodney-sabathia-as-catchers.htmlThe Athletics have gained more production from the catching spot than any other American League club through the combination of Derek Norris and John Jaso, writes John Hickey of Bay Area News Group.
Athletics Likely To Try To Deal For Starting Pitching
2014/05/athletics-likely-to-try-to-deal-for-starting-pitching.htmlSlusser suggests that the A's could perhaps trade a big-league position player, maybe someone like catcher John Jaso, for a pitcher.
Blue Jays, Nationals, Rays Notes
2007/11/blue-jays-nat-1.htmlSpeaking of catchers, if anyone was hoping that the Rays would leave catcher John Jaso (.316/.408/.484 at AA this year) off their 40-man roster, you're going to be disappointed.
The Trade Market For Catchers
2010/07/the-trade-market-for-catchers.htmlHere's a look at some teams that could look to acquire catchers before the July 31st deadline: The Red Sox are relying on Kevin Cash and Gustavo Molina with Jason Varitek and Victor Martinez on the DL.
Trade Market For Catchers
2010/10/trade-market-for-catchers-2.htmlIf the Rays have faith in the strong play of John Jaso, they could trade Shoppach and find a cheaper…
Dioner Navarro Leaves Rays
2010/10/dioner-navarro-leaves-rays.htmlHe spent about a third of the year in the minors, partly because he hit just .194/.270/.258 and partly because of John Jaso’s emergence.
Gregg Zaun Would Prefer To Sign With Rays
2010/11/gregg-zaun-would-prefer-to-sign-with-rays.htmlDioner Navarro probably won't be back in Tampa Bay, but the Rays do have John Jaso and Kelly Shoppach, so they don't appear to need Zaun.
Buster Posey, Neftali Feliz Win ROY Honors
2010/11/buster-posey-neftali-feliz-win-roy-honors.htmlAfter Posey, Jason Heyward, Jaime Garcia, Gaby Sanchez, Neil Walker, Starlin Castro, Ike Davis, Jose Tabata, and Jonny Venters received…… After Feliz it was Austin Jackson, Danny Valencia, Wade Davis, John Jaso, Brennan Boesch, and Brian Matusz in the AL
Rays Loading Up On Draft Picks
2010/12/rays-loading-up-on-draft-picks.htmlUpton roamed centerfield and John Jaso handled most of the catching duties.
Rays Targeting Mike Napoli
2011/01/rays-targeting-mike-napoli.htmlThe Rays currently have John Jaso, Kelly Shoppach and Robinson Chirinos as catching options, while the Angels have similar depth.
The Astros’ Catching Options
2011/03/the-astros-catching-options.htmlJohn Jaso is pencilled into the starting job in Tampa Bay, so the Rays could listen to offers for their veteran backup, who makes $3MM in 2011.
On-Base Problems And Possible Solutions
2011/05/on-base-problems-and-possible-solutions.htmlReid Brignac (.210 OBP), Elliot Johnson (.306), John Jaso (.279) and Kelly Shoppach (.247) are the primary culprits.
If The Rays Become Buyers
2011/07/if-the-rays-become-buyers.htmlHow might the Rays go about improving the offense? Catcher: John Jaso and Kelly Shoppach have struggled offensively…
Rays, Jose Molina Nearing One-Year Deal
2011/11/rays-jose-molina-nearing-one-year-deal.htmlThe Rays went with a catching platoon in 2011, divvying up playing time pretty evenly between Kelly Shoppach and John Jaso.
Mariners Acquire John Jaso From Rays
2011/11/mariners-acquire-john-jaso-from-rays.htmlThe Mariners have acquired catcher John Jaso from the Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to a team press release.
Quick Hits: Jaso, Orioles, Byrnes, Rivera
2011/11/quick-hits-32.htmlThe M's traded pitcher Josh Lueke to the Rays for Jaso earlier this evening, and Cameron likes the move for Seattle.
Rays Sign Jose Molina
2011/11/rays-sign-jose-molina.htmlMolina jumps to the top of the Rays' depth chart, as yesterday they traded catcher John Jaso to the Mariners for reliever Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations.