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Narvaez a pleasant surprise at, behind the plate
- Updated: August 14, 2016
MIAMI — Omar Narvaez came to the White Sox more out of necessity than as a highly touted prospect getting his first Major League opportunity.
But over the seven games played and 18 at-bats since, Narvaez has made the most out of his opportunity.
“He has really impressed us, not just with his game-calling ability and his ability to handle the staff, but also giving us real good at-bats,” said White Sox general manager Rick Hahn during a recent interview. “He’s always had a solid eye at the plate and swung at strikes. He’s been able to not let the speed of this game get to him too much from an offensive or defensive standpoint.
“You never like to have injuries. But if there’s ever any silver lining to any of this, it’s that it gives some young guys the opportunity to prove themselves at the big league level.”
Narvaez replaced Alex Avila on the roster when the veteran backstop was sidelined by a right hamstring strain. Avila could go on a rehab assignment at some point next week, although he already has dealt with a couple of setbacks in the recovery …
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