Unsubstantiated rumors abound that Hanigan is about to be traded and this move is because of it.
Stay tuned.
Smells like poor man's Javy valentin
2009 Attendance Record: 3-5 2010 Attendance Record: 2-9 2015 Attendance Record: 2-0
2011 Attendance Record: 3-4 2012 Attendance Record: 3-4
2013 Attendance Record: 5-2 2014 Attendance Record: 3-1
While I would say a trade of Hanigan is unlikely, this signing does help with depth if Hanigan is involved in an upcoming trade.
The timing of the signing is kind of interesting. The Rays, who showed interest in Hanigan earlier in the off season, just DFA'd a catcher several days ago (his spot on the 40 man roster has already be replaced though).
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Walt Jocketty spoke with us tonight about today’s Reds news and other topics:
– On signing catcher Dioner Navarro to a minor league deal:
”It’s purely for depth. After trading (Yasmani) Grandal, we need somebody at Triple-A with major league experience. We have that with (Navarro) and Corky (Miller).”
I love this move. This is one of those moves that most fans (non-RedsZoners) probably don't think anything of right now, but will end up being very-beneficial for the Reds. Chances are extremely good that one of the catchers (Mes or Hani) will get hurt and someone will need to be called up from AAA. I'll sure as hell be glad that's a proven vet like Navarro. Don't just look at his numbers from last year. The guy can play. Solid defensively as well. Love it.
Navarro joins Bronson Arroyo, Jay Bruce, Ryan Ludwick, Brandon Phillips, Scott Rolen, and Joey Votto as the All-Stars in the organization.
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Another good low risk move for insurance at the catching position.
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Yeah, I'll give the Reds credit for improving depth.
Staff meeting on Monday, everyone awkward pause, as WJ speaks "would someone like to address that Corky Miller is now our most advanced catcher in the minor leagues?"Walt Jocketty spoke with us tonight about today’s Reds news and other topics:
– On signing catcher Dioner Navarro to a minor league deal:
”It’s purely for depth. After trading (Yasmani) Grandal, we need somebody at Triple-A with major league experience. We have that with (Navarro) and Corky (Miller).”
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During one of my MVP Baseball 2005 franchise plays, I signed Navarro as my starting catcher to replace David Ross (yes, it has been that long ago). He rocked for a season and a half, then I traded him to the Twins for Joe Mauer. I fully expect this to happen in real life!
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