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2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Evaluations: John McDonald

We move on from one shortstop to another, this time that player being John McDonald. Spending his past seven seasons with the Blue Jays, Johnny Mac as fans called him in Toronto, was acquired by the Diamondbacks in late August of last season as part of a deal that brought Aaron Hill to Arizona and sent Kelly Johnson to the Jays. At the time, the Snakes needed some depth behind Willie...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 30, 2011

The (Not) Return Of J-Mac: McDonald Signs With (Not-Toronto) For 2 Years

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000000000000000000000 Okay, now that we have the general summary out of the way…when Aaron Hill and John McDonald were shipped off to the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this season, it was seen as a trade between teams with struggling 2nd basemen. McDonald was simply an additional piece to help the depth of the D-Backs in their...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 02, 2011

McDonald gets 2-year deal to stay with D-backs

Infielder John McDonald agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million contract to stay with the Arizona Diamondbacks. McDonald played 19 games for Arizona after arriving in a deadline trade with second baseman Aaron Hill from Toronto. The 37-year-old served as a backup to Willie Bloomquist at shortstop with regular starter Stephen Drew on the disabled list with a broken ankle. McDonald...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 02, 2011

D’Backs, McDonald agree to two-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder John McDonald, have agreed to a two-year $3mm deal, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com reports. The deal will provide insurance in case shortstop Stephen Drew isn't ready for the start of the season, as he recovers from a serious fractured ankle. McDonald was acquired this past August from the Blue Jays along with Aaron Hill in exchange...
Via PRO Rumors  |  November 02, 2011

Diamondbacks IF McDonald inks two-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed versatile infielder John McDonald to a two-year deal worth $3 million on Wednesday. McDonald joined the Diamondbacks following a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays in August and batted .169 in 59 at-bats. The 37-year-old McDonald was .229 at the plate with two homers and 22 RBIs this past season with the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 02, 2011

D-backs give McDonald two years, 3 million

PHOENIX The Diamondbacks returned two of the supplemental pieces from their NL West title team for 2012 while making their first moves in the free agent market Wednesday. Veteran shortstop John McDonald, who added a defensive presence down the stretch after joining the D-backs on Aug. 23, signed a two-year, 3 million contract, fortifying them at shortstop while starter Stephen...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  November 02, 2011
SOMETHING IN MY EYE....

McDonald's Father's Day Tribute One For The Ages

Two days after burying his father, Blue Jays shortstop John McDonald pays tribute to his dad in a way that's straight out of Hollywood.

Via The Last Angry Fan  |  June 21, 2010

All-Aught Indians--Back-up Infielder--John McDonald

Is there a more unsung job in baseball than the utility infielder? These are the guys that are signed to a contract because they can play tough defense, and do it at more than one position. Can they hit? Not likely. If you find a back-up infielder that has a stick, nine times out of ten, they end up starting. The Indians have had two clear back-up infielders over the past ten...
Via Bringing Back Boudreau  |  February 08, 2010

Too Much for McDonald

Alex Anthopoulos is failing his first test as general manager as the Blue Jays are about to sign John McDonald for $1.5 million dollars. As a fellow native Connecticutian, I’m happy that John’s getting a big pay day, but he’s not worth the money. As a poor offensive player, McDonald needs to shine [...]
Via Baseball Musings  |  November 25, 2009

John McDonald Gold Glove Update

I've finally been able to track down some dazzling gold-glove-worthy Johnny Mac plays, or as they say over at Drunk Jays Fans, "The Prime Minister of Defence." Here they are:
Via Mop Up Duty  |  September 21, 2007
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