JASON DONALD RUMORS & GOSSIP

Jason Donald: Trade Bait or Center Fielder?

Most of this off-season, I’ve been hoping the Indians trade Jason Donald. This stance developed for two main reasons, neither of which had anything to do with a lack of confidence in Jason Donald. First, I really do think Donald has some legitimate value, which might at first seem an odd reason to want to trade him.  As I’ve written before, his minor league numbers look pretty...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  January 10, 2012

Indians call up INF Donald from Columbus

The Cleveland Indians have recalled infielder Jason Donald from Triple-A Columbus. Donald will take the roster spot of Orlando Cabrera, who was traded to San Francisco on Saturday. Donald was batting .310 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 47 games at Columbus. He began the season on the disabled list because of a broken hand and later was sidelined with a sprained left knee. Donald...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 31, 2011

Jason Donald : Rookie Watch 2010

The Cleveland Indians introduced Jason Donald to the loyal Tribe faithful in 2010. His lasting image is holding his helmet with both hands at utter shock of breaking up Galarraga’s perfect game. Rookie Watch highlights the bad smell of that play….surrounded by bad smells. Too bad YouTube doesn’t employ a scratch n’ sniff screen. Rookie Watch 2010! Related...
Via Batting Stance Guy  |  September 08, 2010

Marginalia: Haf’s back, Donald’s down

Notes: While the Indians are happy to have designated hitter Travis Hafner back in the starting lineup tonight against the Blue Jays, the one conspicuous absence is that of shortstop Jason Donald. Donald has been absent from the starting nine since injuring his wrist on June 25th. The infielder jammed his wrist while diving to make a play on a grounder Friday against the Reds. The...
Via Wahoo Blues  |  June 28, 2010

Former Phillies prospect breaks up “perfect game”

Jason Donald hit the most scrutinized infield single of the season Jason Donald was called safe on a blown call by Jim Joyce. Paul Sancya/Associated Press The perfect game. Here in Philadelphia we are well aware of the historic significance of the most incredible single game achievement in sports. Roy Halladay just tossed a perfect game, the 20th in Major League Baseball history...
Via Macho Row  |  June 03, 2010

Jason Donald Quietly Having Stellar Start in Columbus

The Columbus Clippers have a solid 14-9 record so far this season and Jason Donald is one of the key reasons why. Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Cliff Lee trade last year, Donald is a second baseman expected to compete long-term with Luis Valbuena and others. His early solid offensive production in 2010 [...]
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  May 01, 2010

Will the Incredible Hulk keep Jason Donald from the Indians utility role?

Earlier this past week, the Cleveland Indians traded prospect Jesus Brito for the Incredible Hulk's alter-ego, Bruce Banner...er...Bill Bixby...er...Brian Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates.This really isn't a deal of any consequence, to be honest, but much was made of the Indians sending away a young prospect in Brito for a 27-year old Bixler, who most experts are calling...
Via Bringing Back Boudreau  |  January 22, 2010

Breaking: Carrasco scratched, Donald and Marson out of lineup

Could the Phillies be in the midst of a trade? It is being reported that pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been scratched from his start today at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Infielder Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson are also not in the lineup for today’s games, although they were not previously scheduled to start. Outfielder Michael Taylor is [...]
Via Hot Stove Philly  |  July 29, 2009

Breaking: Carrasco scratched, Donald, Marson out

Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was scratched from today's 11 a.m. start in Lehigh Valley, while Jason Donald and Lou Marson are being held out of the IronPigs' starting lineup. Michael Taylor remains in the line-up and bats fifth. No official reason has been given. More coming ...
Via Beerleaguer  |  July 29, 2009

Donald To Have Surgery, Phils Lose A Trade Chip

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports that Phillies' infield prospect Jason Donald will have surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Morning Call says that he could miss up to six weeks, which means he could be on the shelf until the trade deadline. Donald was hitting just .230-.293-.324 in 226 plate appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  June 13, 2009
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