Dodger Thoughts: Navarro and Aybar Climb Back

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Fire Ned Colletti Now found this 6/9/2008 on dodgerthoughts.baseballtoaster.com [flag]
I've been meaning for a while to write about Dioner Navarro. The former Dodger catcher, who went with Jae Seo to Tampa Bay in the June 2006 Mark Hendrickson/Toby Hall trade, has suffered through some rough times - the least of which was the 70 OPS+ he posted for the then-Deviled Rays last season. [link]

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Andre Ethier Starts A Blog!
Published 6/9/2008 by kensai (noreply@blogger.com) at Fire Ned Colletti Now
... Dodger Thoughts: I always thought Dioner Navarro was the Dodgers' MVP for getting hurt and opening up a spot for Russell Martin. I hadn't, however, noticed that he's had quite a tough road to get to where he is now. Almost makes me feel bad for ridiculing his rolly polly exterior. Almost. ...

Dividends Paid Out For Former Dodger Pair
Published 6/10/2008 by davidbloom at BaseballHappenings.com
... . Dioner Navarro is his name. It is several years after the trade with the Dodgers, Navarro is finally looking like a talent both with his bat and his leadership skills behind the plate. I am not sure what has transpired with him, but the Rays are certainly well stocked at the catcher position with Shawn Riggins a young capable catcher baking him up. ...

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