More Than A Decade Of Mike Rizzo Trades
2020/04/more-than-a-decade-of-mike-rizzo-trades.htmlAcquired SS Zach Walters from the Diamondbacks for RHP Jason Marquis… Cole and Blake Treinen and LHP Ian Krol from the Athletics in a three-team deal that sent 1B/OF Mike Morse…
Yankees Acquire A.J. Cole, Designate David Hale
2018/04/yankees-acquire-a-j-cole.html(along with Blake Treinen and Ian Krol) in the three-team arrangement in which the Nationals sent Michael Morse to the Mariners and the A's picked up John Jaso.
Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
2018/03/offseason-in-review-pittsburgh-pirates-9.htmlAcquired RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Michael Feliz, 3B Colin Moran & OF Jason Martin from Astros in exchange for SP…… McCutchen, Cole, Hudson, Johnny Barbato, Joaquin Benoit, John Jaso, Wade LeBlanc, Chris Stewart
Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
2017/10/offseason-outlook-pittsburgh-pirates-8.htmlJoaquin Benoit, John Jaso…
Central Notes: Jaso, Montoyo, Tigers, Carpenter, White Sox
2017/10/central-notes-jaso-montoyo-tigers-carpenter-white-sox.htmlJohn Jaso may have played his last big league game, he told reporters (including Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and MLB.com's Adam Berry) following the Pirates' season-ender today.
Three Needs: Pittsburgh Pirates
2017/09/three-needs-pittsburgh-pirates.html(From there, the Pirates can sort out the composition of their bench, perhaps adding a left-handed bat to replace free agent John Jaso.) If the Bucs were to trade Cole, they'd have a variety of young options to take his place, but it also wouldn't be a shock if they looked for a veteran starter to provide stability.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Desmond, Scherzer, Werth
2017/08/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-desmond-scherzer-werth.htmlJohn Jaso is likely to see more starts while Frazier is out.
Mariners Acquire Yonder Alonso
2017/08/mariners-acquire-yonder-alonso.htmlThey ended up sending him, John Jaso and Daniel Robertson to the Rays in a 2015 deal that netted the A's Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar.
Pirates Acquire Sean Rodriguez From Braves
2017/08/pirates-acquire-sean-rodriguez-from-braves.htmlMeanwhile, the Pirates have been left without Jung Ho Kang this season as the third baseman struggles to get a visa, and the team has gotten poor production at various points from bench players like Philip Gosselin, John Jaso and Max Moroff.
Trade Market For Outfielders
2017/07/trade-market-for-outfielders.htmlDespite their recent charge up the standings, the Pirates plan to listen to potential offers for Jaso.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: D-backs, Yanks, Sox, Kershaw, Jays, Braves, Cards
2017/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-d-backs-yanks-sox-kershaw-jays-braves-cards.htmlThe Point of Pittsburgh regards the Dodgers as a logical fit for first baseman/outfielder John Jaso and reliever Tony Watson.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Pirates, Astros, Gray, Darvish, Braves
2017/07/rosenthals-latest-pirates-astros-gray-darvish-braves.htmlRather, the team could both buy and sell, as it did last year, and is willing to listen to offers for complementary players such as left-handed setup man Tony Watson, righty reliever Juan Nicasio, third baseman David Freese and first baseman/outfielder John Jaso.
NL Central Notes: Lynn, Polanco, Reds
2017/07/nl-central-notes-lynn-polanco-reds.htmlThe Pirates have John Jaso, Jose Osuna and Adam Frazier to man the corner outfield while Polanco is out.
Nationals Acquire Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson
2017/07/nationals-acquire-sean-doolittle-ryan-madson.htmlTreinen was part of another Oakland/Washington deal back in January 2013 when the then-Athletics prospect was dealt to the Nats as part of the three-team deal with the Mariners that saw John Jaso go to the A's, Mike Morse to Seattle and A.J.
Trade Market For First Basemen
2017/07/trade-market-for-first-basemen-6.htmlOnce quite an underappreciated hitter in his own right, Jaso hasn't kept up his productivity since landing in Pittsburgh.
Finding The Yankees A First Baseman
2017/07/finding-the-yankees-a-first-baseman.htmlJohn Jaso, Pirates: Jaso doesn't offer the upside of either Alonso or Duda, but the 33-year-old has still logged respectable offensive numbers throughout his career.
Taking Inventory: Pittsburgh Pirates
2017/06/taking-inventory-pittsburgh-pirates.htmlJaso boasts a good eye at the plate and has gamely attempted to be versatile in the field.
Pirates Looking For Outfielders
2017/04/pirates-looking-for-outfielders.htmlIn four games since Marte's suspension was announced on Tuesday, the Bucs have used Andrew McCutchen in center field, Gregory Polanco in left and a variety of players (Adam Frazier, Jose Osuna and John Jaso) in right.
Reactions To Starling Marte’s Suspension
2017/04/reactions-to-starling-martes-suspension.htmlThe Pirates have shifted Andrew McCutchen back to center field will utilize a combination of Adam Frazier, Josh Harrison, John Jaso and Jose Osuna (who was called up from Triple-A following Marte's suspension) in right field, as MLB.com's Adam Berry writes in an excellent breakdown on the fallout from Marte's 80-game ban.
Starling Marte Suspended 80 Games For Positive PED Test
2017/04/starling-marte-suspended-80-games-for-positive-ped-test.htmlThe short-term answer would be to move McCutchen back to center, despite his declining glove, and giving more time to Adam Frazier, John Jaso, or even Josh Harrison in a corner outfield spot.
Potential Landing Spots For Angel Pagan
2017/02/potential-landing-spots-for-angel-pagan.htmlPirates [Current depth chart]: No one is supplanting any of Gregory Polanco, Starling Marte or Andrew McCutchen for a regular role in the Pittsburgh outfield, but the primary backup outfielders appear to be Adam Frazier (who was more of an infielder in the minors) and John Jaso, who is definitively limited to the corners.
Camp Battles: Pittsburgh Pirates
2017/02/camp-battles-pittsburgh-pirates.htmlThe Pirates, due to a fairly strong group of young players and to a long string of multi-year contracts for their core hitters (including Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte, Gregory Polanco, Francisco Cervelli, Chris Stewart, John Jaso, David Freese, Josh Harrison and Jung Ho Kang) have a limited number of jobs available in camp this year.
Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
2017/03/offseason-in-review-pittsburgh-pirates-8.htmlThe disappointments extended to the lineup, where the Pirates got less than they were probably hoping for from Francisco Cervelli, Josh Harrison and John Jaso.
Josh Bell Undergoes Knee Surgery
2017/02/josh-bell-undergoes-knee-surgery.htmlDavid Freese and John Jaso remain on hand to pick up any slack, and there's depth beyond that.
Pirates Rejected Recent Offer Of Prospects For Andrew McCutchen
2016/12/pirates-rejected-recent-offer-of-prospects-for-andrew-mccutchen.html(Of course, the team can still deploy players such as Freese, John Jaso, and Josh Bell at the infield corners.) Perhaps, too, it will have some impact on the organization's reported interest in considering deals for infielder Josh Harrison, who'd also be capable of playing third.