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.

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.

I wouldn't say we're "close" with him, I'd say he's a potential fit.

I wouldn't say we're "close" with him, I'd say he's a potential fit.

 

Yeah title is misleading.

@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, 201510 yr by SouthSideSale

I just wish the Sox would do a deal before they give away leverage.

@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.

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.

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

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.

Closing this thread, since Navarro was signed (see separate thread).