Category Archives: Donald, Jason

Phillies have trade done for Cliff Lee

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

This deal, according to Andy Martino is agreed to pending physicals, which seem like a formality. The deal, as reported here by Ken Rosenthal, is Cliff Lee and OF Ben Francisco for Jason Knapp, Jason Donald, Carlos Carrasco and Lou … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrasco, Carlos, Donald, Jason, Knapp, Jason, Marson, Lou, Transactions | 213 Comments

Donald Activated, Martinez Bullpen Session

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Jason Donald was activated and is starting at SS for Lehigh Valley tonight.  OF Mike Spidale, who has played well in his time with the ‘Pigs was sent down to Reading to make room.  Donald, who hit 2nd all year … Continue reading →

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Jason Donald at 3rd

Posted on May 1, 2009 by

Jason Donald is  getting his first start of the year at third base tonight.  Newly acquired David Newhan is at SS, with Carlos Ruiz, back in the lineup once again catching and hitting 7th. Unfortunately, Donald made an error on his … Continue reading →

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Charting the defensive spectrum, and other notes

Posted on March 13, 2009 by

Add this to the list of “I think I’ve talked about this before, but don’t remember”, but it seems defense has become a much more talked about topic in the last few seasons. You know I’m not one for pumping … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald, Jason, Hewitt, Anthony | 20 Comments

Today’s topic; Jason Donald

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Everyone knows the deal. Coming into spring training, Donald was going to see time at 2B and 3B in the event that Chase Utley or Pedro Feliz wouldn’t be ready for Opening Day. It appears both guys have a shot … Continue reading →

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Jason Donald ranked #17 in AFL

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Can’t say I agree with him ranking this low, but I’m not all that surprised. Scouting excerpt He can do it all as Donald split his AFL days playing second, third and short. He doesn’t have a dynamic tool, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald, Jason | 32 Comments

Donald wins Darrell Stenson Award

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

In the article talking about Chase Utley’s injury, its mentioned that Donald won the AFL’s Darrell Stenson Award, given to the player who displays hard work, leadership, and unselfishness. A nice way to cap off his 2008. He better rest … Continue reading →

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Will Donald’s bat play at 3B?

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

The reports on Jason Donald this fall remain the same. He’d be fine at shortstop, but he doesn’t have prototypical power to play third base, and he’d be more valuable to the Phillies in a trade. Well, lets consider the … Continue reading →

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Phuture Phillies Player(s) of the Year

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

Just like the Phillies with the Paul Owens Award, I’m going to give a PPPoY to my most outstanding pitching and positional prospect. This year, the inaugural year for the award, the winners are JA Happ and Michael Taylor. Neither … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrasco, Carlos, Donald, Jason, Happ, JA, Marson, Lou, Naylor, Drew, Taylor, Michael | 25 Comments

Lou Marson article

Posted on August 24, 2008 by

Sam Donnellon has a nice article with some quotes from Lou Marson. Lou talks about the excitement about a possible callup. Then of course we get the comments from the Phillies front office on the potential callup of Marson and … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald, Jason, Marson, Lou | 66 Comments