Jaso's go-with-the-flow attitude valuable for Bucs

John Jaso records the Pirates' first hit of the game with a hard-hit single to right field in the bottom of the 1stBRADENTON, Fla. -- Pirates utility man John Jaso just likes to see where the tides take him.

Just like he has since he broke into the big leagues as a catcher with the Rays in 2008, the Southern California native with the full head of dreadlocks has been going with the flow, whether it is a change in position, a change in role or just a bad day at the plate.

"That's just kind of how my boat floats down the river," Jaso said. "You'll never see much of a change in demeanor from me whether I strike out three times or hit three homers in a game."

That even-keeled approach is what…