Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork. Michael Lorenzen Jersey .com) - The Athletics traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal that sent infielder Brett Lawrie to Oakland. The As also obtained left-handed pitcher Sean Nolin, right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman, and minor league infielder Franklin Barreto. A 2014 All-Star, Donaldson hit .255 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI in 158 games with the As last season. He is a .268 career hitter with 63 home runs and 228 RBI in 405 games over four seasons with Oakland. The 24-year-old Lawrie batted .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 70 games this past season, but he missed nearly the final three months due to a broken finger and an oblique strain. Lawrie started 44 games at third base and 26 at second base, but most of his career has been spent at third base, with 311 of his 344 career starts coming at that position. A first-round draft pick of the Brewers in 2008, Lawrie was dealt to the Blue Jays after the 2010 season. Hes a .265 career hitter with 43 home runs and 157 RBI in 345 contests. Graveman combined for a 14-6 record and a 1.83 ERA in 27 starts in the minors last season. He made his MLB debut in September and had five relief appearances. Nolin pitched one inning for the Blue Jays in 2014. He was a combined 4-7 with a 3.43 ERA in 20 starts in the minors. Barreto, who was originally signed by the Blue Jays organization as a non- drafted free agent out of Venezuela on July 2, 2012, spent this past season playing Single-A ball in Vancouver. To clear spots on the 40-man roster, the As designated right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom and first baseman Kyle Blanks for assignment. Anthony DeSclafani Jersey ." The game can be seen live on TSN starting with Monday Night Countdown at 6:30 p.m et/3:30 p.m. pt. 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The Black and Whites won that years first derby between the two before Cooke made a sensational mid-season switch to their bitter rivals following contract issues between him and the Hull board.The move created a stir in the rugby-mad city, adding venom to the second Hull derby which was won by the Robins. Though Cooke says he doesnt regret the move, it made him a targeted man during one of the biggest rivalries in the game. So much so that the 35-year-old would avoid being seen in the city in the week leading up to each derby. It was a difficult week, I wont lie about that, said Cooke. It was a difficult week if I left the house!I got in my car, went to training, and came home from training. I had food and stuff in the house so I didnt have to leave the house too much. I was really fortunate to play in a lot of Hull derbies where I was able to influence the result and stick two fingers up to the people I felt had disrespected me a little bit, including the board members at Hull and supporters. Paul Cooke If I did it would just be a walk to the local shops and risk any abuse that way, but I didnt have to do that too much - I prepared for the derby a couple of weeks in advance with regards to what I had in the cupboards. Both Hull FC and Hull KR have something to play for in Thursdays derby clash. We caught up players and coaches ahead of the big game Growing up in Hull gave Cooke all the motivation he needed to play in the derby, and his club switch gave him even more motivation to win.Im a local boy so playing in those derbies games was really important to me.Certainly after the stick I took it was more important to play well because my life would have been difficult for quite a number of months afterwards had I lost some of those games. So I was really fortunate to win most of them and not take too much stick after them. Facebook live with Paul Cooke Paul Cooke joins us at 6.45pm on Thursday for a Facebook live as we build up to the all-important Hull derby - be sure to tune in! I was really fortunate to play in a lot of Hull derbies where I was able to influence the result and stick two fingers up to the people I felt had disrespected me a little bit, including the board members at Hull and supporters.After playing at the top level for over a decade for the Hull clubs as well as the Wildcats, Cooke says nothing comes close to the Hull derby.I played for Wakefield against Castleford which is probably the most intense game for those two clubs as close rivals, but it in no way compares to the Hull and Hull KR game. Paul Cooke played for Hull FC from 1999 to 2007 Theres no genuine hatred, theres just dislike for each other at every level. Tony Perez Jersey. At board level theres a dislike for each other, at fan level and player level.In particular with the supporters there is a massive divide. Mondays are really important after derby days.Cooke joins the Sky Sports pundit team for the broadcast of this Thursdays derby, a game he says each player is lucky to take part in.The ones that are fortunate enough to be picked out there get to influence a Hull derby and go down in history. Theres been many of them and many remembered. Highlights of the Hull derby from Mays Magic Weekend However the man now on Leighs coaching staff warned both sides against letting emotions dictate the way they play the game.Regardless of the intensity of the game it is another game that you have to manage, said Cooke. Even though the levels of expectation and intensity are a little higher its still a game where the players have to remain calm.Certainly the team that sticks to the processes and sticks to what the coaches are asking of them generally win these games. Cooke grew up a fan of Hull KR and moved to the club in 2007 The games arent won by the best side on paper or the form team on paper, theyre won by the team that can execute best on the day and that involves remaining really calm and cool under more pressure than normal games.With two games remaining in the regular season Cooke feels that Hull KR have left too much to do in order to reach the Super 8s this year, especially with the added motivation Hull FC have to claim a repeat last years derby spoils. Head-to-heads Three key battles of the Hull derby I dont think Hull KR will make the Super 8s but I theres a lot riding on it - if they lose this one they are consigned to the Middle 8s.Its almost a year ago to the day that this derby was played last season and Hull FC made the Super 8s while Hull KR were consigned to the Middle 8s because of the result. Hull FC duo Richard Swain (left) and Paul Cooke celebrate after victory over Leeds in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final Hull FC are playing for something a little different this year but the motivation of putting their nearest and dearest at risk of relegation is motivation enough.Paul Cooke joins us for Thursdays broadcast of the Hull derby - tune in to Sky Sports 2 from 7.30pm to watch the action. Catch the match for £6.99 on NOW TV. No contract. 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