Olney On Jaso, Kubel, Upton
2013/01/olney-on-jaso-kubel-upton.htmlIf the Mariners’ attempt to acquire Justin Upton had been successful, Seattle would have traded John Jaso to Oakland as part of the deal, Olney reports (on Twitter).
Minor Transactions: Paulino, Johnson
2013/01/yankees-sign-dan-johnson.htmlThe M's were known to be looking for veteran catching depth after dealing John Jaso last week, and Paulino will…
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Angels, Andrus, Upton, Jaso
2013/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-22.htmlNASORB still sees John Jaso as a solid hitter in a full-time role.
Royals Claim George Kottaras
2013/01/royals-claim-george-kottaras.htmlThe A's had designated Kottaras for assignment to create roster space for John Jaso last week.
AL West Notes: Moss, Jaso, Angels, Astros
2013/01/al-west-notes-jaso-angels-astros.htmlThe M's attempted to deal Jaso to the Pirates in exchange for Garrett Jones and explored sending the catcher to Arizona as part of a possible Justin Upton trade before finally sending Jaso to the Athletics as part of a three-way deal with the Nationals.
Athletics Acquire Jed Lowrie In Five-Player Deal
2013/02/athletics-acquire-jed-lowrie.htmlCole back to Washington in a trade that sent John Jaso to the A's and Mike Morse to the Mariners.
Poll: Oakland’s Best Offseason Acquisition
2013/02/poll-oaklands-best-offseason-acquisition.htmlBeyond that, the A's GM has orchestrated three trades this offseason, acquiring Chris Young, John Jaso and Jed Lowrie in three separate transactions -- two of which were three-team deals.
Mariners Sign Kelly Shoppach
2013/02/mariners-to-sign-kelly-shoppach.htmlThe Mariners recently traded John Jaso to Oakland in the three-way deal that brought Michael Morse to Seattle.
Nationals Acquire Ian Krol
2013/03/nationals-acquire-ian-krol.htmlThe A's acquired John Jaso in the deal and sent minor league right-handers A.J.
Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
2013/03/offseason-in-review-oakland-athletics.htmlAcquired C John Jaso in a three-way deal for P A.J.
Offseason In Review: Seattle Mariners
2013/03/offseason-in-review-seattle-mariners.htmlJason Bay, OF: one year, $1MM.
Nationals Designate Zach Duke For Assignment
2013/06/nationals-designate-zach-duke-for-assignment.htmlKrol was acquired from the A's in March to complete the three-way trade that sent Mike Morse to Seattle, John Jaso to Oakland, and A.J.
West Notes: Kershaw, Dodgers, Angels
2013/06/west-notes-5.htmlRosenthal cites John Jaso and Jed Lowrie as quality hitters who have transformed the A's offense…
Minor Moves: Garcia, Carrasco, Gimenez
2013/07/white-sox-outright-hector-gimenez.htmlLueke eventually led to Mike Morse (a free agent after the season) via John Jaso.
AL West Notes: Ryan, Jaso, Rosales
2013/08/as-notes.htmlJohn Jaso's absence and the lack of other catchers on the Athletics' 40-man roster mean that Oakland might have to start monitoring the waiver wire for backstops, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets.
Athletics Acquire Kurt Suzuki
2013/08/athletics-acquire-kurt-suzuki.htmlThe Athletics' catching depth is currently compromised, with John Jaso on the DL for a concussion and Derek Norris suffering…
Orioles Acquire Mike Morse For Xavier Avery
2013/08/orioles-acquire-mike-morse.htmlMorse, 31, came to the Mariners in a three-team trade that sent John Jaso to the A's and prospects A.J.
Poll: Which Contender Made The Best August Trade(s)?
2013/09/poll-which-contender-made-the-best-august-trade.htmlAthletics acquire Kurt Suzuki -- With the team's catching depth tested by injuries to John Jaso and Derek Norris, the A's brought back the one-time stalwart Suzuki.
Quick Hits: Rangers, A’s, Jeter, Nationals, Phillies
2013/09/quick-hits-athletics-jeter-nationals-phillies.html"We needed that depth, and it paid for itself." As Hickey points out, the Athletics hardly missed a beat all season, even though Brett Anderson, Josh Reddick, John Jaso and Derek Norris all missed significant time.
Arbitration Eligibles: Oakland Athletics
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-oakland-athletics.htmlJed Lowrie (5.111): $4.8MM Seth Smith (5.119): $4.3MM Brandon Moss (3.160): $3.8MM John Jaso (4.032): $2.2MM Josh Reddick (3.050): $2.2MM Jerry Blevins (4.081): $1.5MM Daric Barton (4.030): $1.4MM Pat Neshek (5.159): $1.2MM Jesse Chavez (3.108): $600K Scott Sizemore (3.046): $600K Fernando Rodriguez (2.142, Super Two): $500K Anderson is the team's most interesting case.
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2013/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Yoenis Cespedes, OF: $21MM through 2015 Alberto Callaspo, 2B/3B: $4.875 through 2014 Arbitration Eligible Players (service time in parentheses) Jed Lowrie, SS (5.111): $4.8MM projected salary Seth Smith, OF/DH (5.119): $4.3MM Brandon Moss, 1B/OF (3.160): $3.8MM John Jaso, C (4.032): $2.2MM Josh Reddick, OF (3.050): $2.2MM Jerry Blevins, RP (4.081): $1.5MM Daric Barton, 1B (4.028): $1.4MM (non-tender candidate) Pat Neshek, RP (5.159): $1.2MM (non-tender candidate) Jesse Chavez, RP (3.108): $600K Scott Sizemore, 2B (3.046): $600K (non-tender candidate) Fernando Rodriguez, RP (2.142 - Super Two): $500K (non-tender candidate) Contract Options Chris Young, OF: $11MM club option ($1.5MM buyout) Kurt Suzuki, C: $8.5MM club option ($650K buyout) Brett Anderson, SP: $8MM club option ($1.5MM buyout) Coco Crisp, OF: $7.5MM club option ($1MM buyout) Free Agents Grant Balfour, Bartolo Colon The Athletics' main objective this offseason should be to figure out a way to beat Justin Verlander in an ALDS Game 5, which is how each of their past two post-season runs have ended.
A’s Exercise Options On Crisp, Anderson; Options On Young, Suzuki Declined
2013/11/as-exercise-options-on-crisp-anderson-options-on-young-suzuki-declined.htmlSuzuki was acquired in an August waiver trade that was necessitated by injuries to John Jaso and Derek Norris.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2014
2013/11/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2014.htmlAngels (8) Mark Trumbo - $4.7MM Jerome Williams - $3.9MM Tommy Hanson - $3.9MM Ernesto Frieri - $3.4MM Kevin Jepsen - $1.4MM Juan Gutierrez - $1.1MM Peter Bourjos - $1.1MM Chris Nelson - $1MM Astros (1) Jason Castro - $2.2MM Athletics (11) Jed Lowrie - $4.8MM Seth Smith - $4.3MM Brandon Moss - $3.8MM John Jaso - $2.2MM Josh Reddick - $2.2MM Jerry Blevins - $1.5MM Daric Barton - $1.4MM Pat Neshek - $1.2MM Jesse Chavez - $600K Scott Sizemore - $600K Fernando Rodriguez - $500K Blue Jays (4) Colby Rasmus - $6.5MM J.P.
Athletics Avoid Arbitration With Daric Barton
2013/12/athletics-avoid-arbitration-with-daric-barton.htmlAs can be seen in MLBTR's Arbitration Tracker, the A's still have seven players that are eligible for arbitration: Jim Johnson, Luke Gregerson, Brandon Moss, Josh Reddick, Jed Lowrie, John Jaso and Jesse Chavez.