McDonald rejoins Blue Jays
11/10/2005TORONTO -- The Blue Jays added a familiar glove to their infield logjam on Thursday when they reacquired John McDonald from the Tigers for cash considerations.
McDonald, a defensive specialist, spent half of last season with Toronto. He was traded to Detroit on July 22 for cash considerations, essentially clearing a roster spot for Corey Koskie's return from the disabled list.
The utilityman split time with Russ Adams in the early portions of last season, spelling the rookie against left-handed pitchers. McDonald batted .277 overall, posting a .326 on-base percentage. For his career, McDonald is a .241 hitter with four home runs and 49 RBIs.
McDonald will likely serve as injury insurance for Toronto, but his presence may also signal another imminent trade. The Blue Jays have established starters at each infield position, plus Aaron Hill waiting in the wings for his own spot.
Source: http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/
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