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Dodger Thoughts: Navarro and Aybar Climb Back
Dodger Thoughts: Navarro and Aybar Climb Back
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.
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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. ...

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MVN RSS — ... . 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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