Official Site of the Blue Jays · Nov 1, 2015
Nickname apropos for Donaldson's journey
Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson discusses the origins behind his Twitter handle after receiving the 2015 Hank Aaron AwardNEW YORK -- Bringer of Rain. It's a title originally ascribed to the ancient Thracian gladiator Spartacus, one of the leaders of a slave revolt against the Roman Republic a good 2,000 years ago.
Spartacus' story is a heroic one, the stuff of legend. Turns out he defeated a fellow warrior during a time of drought, and once he'd done so, rain finally fell in his homeland.
According to Josh Donaldson, at least.