"Josh Donaldson, as usual, reported to spring camp with the pitchers and catchers. He might be more of a third baseman than a catcher these days, though.

The A's don't have a lot of third-base depth in their system, and Donaldson played third at Auburn. He spent the final month of last season playing third at Triple-A Sacramento, and then he went to the Dominican Republic, where he played third throughout winter ball.

The A's received good reports on Donaldson's play at third, according to manager Bob Melvin, and Donaldson's versatility - he can catch, play third, first and outfield - will enhance his chances of earning a big-league spot."