GGajewski18 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 1m1 minute ago One name to keep an eye on as White Sox seek a catcher: Dioner Navarro. Sense among competitors is something could come together quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 1m1 minute ago Dioner Navarro fits White Sox very well with Tyler Flowers non-tendered. They need offense, and he's best-hitting catcher left on FA market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I wouldn't say we're "close" with him, I'd say he's a potential fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 2, 2015 -> 06:55 PM) I wouldn't say we're "close" with him, I'd say he's a potential fit. Yeah title is misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) @scotgregor: Would be surprised if Dioner Navarro was #WhiteSox new catcher target. They had no interest in him after 2013, when he was free agent @philgrogers: Something has to change w/#White Sox lineup but Flowers has value working w/pitchers. Dioner Navarro's a good guess at who's next. Edited December 3, 2015 by SouthSideSale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I just wish the Sox would do a deal before they give away leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 2, 2015 -> 05:19 PM) @scotgregor: Would be surprised if Dioner Navarro was #WhiteSox new catcher target. They had no interest in him after 2013, when he was free agent @philgrogers: Something has to change w/#White Sox lineup but Flowers has value working w/pitchers. Dioner Navarro's a good guess at who's next. After 2013 was when I thought for sure he'd be on the Sox. I was pushing for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Let's pretend the Navarro rumors are true and he goes in to a platoon with Avila. Navarro owns a career 110 wRC+ versus lefties, while Avila has a 116 wRC+ versus righties. Last year Navarro had batting .278 with a 145 wRC+ versus lefties and actually walked 5% more than he struck out. And for his career versus lefties, he has walked 8.5% of the time and only struck out 10.2%. I get that Navarro is a switch hitter, but he appears much better against lefties, and with Avila doing much better against righties, maybe start them according to L/R match-ups. This could lead to a solid split platoon if that is indeed the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 12:18 PM) Let's pretend the Navarro rumors are true and he goes in to a platoon with Avila. Navarro owns a career 110 wRC+ versus lefties, while Avila has a 116 wRC+ versus righties. Last year Navarro had batting .278 with a 145 wRC+ versus lefties and actually walked 5% more than he struck out. And for his career versus lefties, he has walked 8.5% of the time and only struck out 10.2%. I get that Navarro is a switch hitter, but he appears much better against lefties, and with Avila doing much better against righties, maybe start them according to L/R match-ups. This could lead to a solid split platoon if that is indeed the plan. great way of thinking out side the box so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Let's pretend the Navarro rumors are true and he goes in to a platoon with Avila. Navarro owns a career 110 wRC+ versus lefties, while Avila has a 116 wRC+ versus righties. Last year Navarro had batting .278 with a 145 wRC+ versus lefties and actually walked 5% more than he struck out. And for his career versus lefties, he has walked 8.5% of the time and only struck out 10.2%. I get that Navarro is a switch hitter, but he appears much better against lefties, and with Avila doing much better against righties, maybe start them according to L/R match-ups. This could lead to a solid split platoon if that is indeed the plan. Sox desperately need more of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Closing this thread, since Navarro was signed (see separate thread). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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