JOSH DONALDSON RUMORS

Oakland A's Prospect Q&A: Josh Donaldson

WEST SACRAMENTO - Josh Donaldson got a taste of the big leagues last season with the Oakland A's and he has been hard at work this year to get back to "The Show." After a rough April, Donaldson has been swinging a hot bat. He has also proven himself to be a versatile player, catching and playing third base when needed. Gabby Micek spoke with Donaldson about his season to date.
Via athletics.scout.com  |  August 07, 2011

Please Call up Josh Donaldson and Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor and Josh Donaldson have been stuck in the minors too long. At one time they were both considered to be top prospects for the A’s. Recently they have dropped in their offensive output but part of me wonders if that has more to do with their mental state. Both of these players are around the age of 26 and seem to stuck in triple A without being given a shot at...
Via Beanes Bunch  |  July 20, 2011

Should Landon Powell or Josh Donaldson be Kurt Suzuki’s Back up Catcher?

Who should be the A’s back up catcher? This topic is more important than it sounds. Kurt Suzuki is a solid catcher and will be the A’s starter for years to come. I feel he could be the A’s next Terry Steinbach. They have similar bats and are both dynamite behind the plate. But as good and durable as Kurt is he is going to miss around 30 games or so. That just comes...
Via Beanes Bunch  |  February 23, 2011

Donaldson seeking A's backup catcher gig

Josh Donaldson is ready to have some fun making competition out of the backup catcher's job. Having fun, by his standard, is proving his worth on the A's roster.
Via mlb.com  |  February 20, 2011

Baseball. In The Minors With Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson was an infielder and catcher for the Tigers from 2005-07 and was drafted by the Cubs in the first round (48th overall) in the 2007 MLB draft. Josh finished his career at Auburn with a career batting average of .307.
Via auburntigers.com  |  September 24, 2010

Surprised Donaldson in the lineup at DH

Josh Donaldson took a peek at the lineup and surprisingly found his name in the designated hitter's slot, batting sixth against Minnesota's Francisco Liriano for the club's rubber match against the Twins.
Via mlb.com  |  September 19, 2010

A’s Call-Up Carter, Donaldson & Mazzaro

The A’s, who currently sit 9.0 games back of the first-place Texas Rangers in the AL West, have called up Chris Carter, Josh Donaldson and Vin Mazzaro to help them end the season on a high-note. The A’s are currently sitting at 72-72, and while the team feels it still has an outside chance to catch the Rangers, the team’s top priority is to just finish the season...
Via Swingin A's  |  September 15, 2010

Donaldson gets 1st big league hit; A's snap skid

Rookie catcher Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer, Gio Gonzalez won his second straight start and the Oakland Athletics snapped a four-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Via ESPN  |  May 01, 2010

Donaldson to see more plate time

Josh Donaldson's first Major League at-bat resulted in nothing more than a strikeout, one coming in a pinch-hitting spot during a rather forgettable 10-2 loss to the host Blue Jays on Friday.
Via mlb.com  |  May 01, 2010

Baseball. Josh Donaldson Called Up To The Big Leagues By Oakland

Former Auburn star Josh Donaldson had his contracted selected by the Oakland A's on Friday and the catcher is in Toronto with the team for Friday night's game against the Blue Jays.
Via auburntigers.com  |  April 30, 2010
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