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Navarro thrilled to return to Blue Jays
- Updated: August 29, 2016
BALTIMORE — There was a steady stream of hugs and handshakes Monday afternoon in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse at Camden Yards as Toronto welcomed back catcher Dioner Navarro, who was acquired from the White Sox on Saturday. The Blue Jays designated Josh Thole for assignment to make room for Navarro.
“Outstanding, man. It feels great,” Navarro said of rejoining the club he spent the 2014-15 seasons with. “I was in shock when it happened. I was happy two minutes later, because I was coming to an organization where I feel really comfortable and to a group of guys that I have a good relationship with.”
The Blue Jays, who traded left-handed pitching prospect Colton Turner to get Navarro, seemed thrilled to have a familiar face back in the clubhouse on Monday.
“He was with us a couple years,” manager John Gibbons said. “I was always a big fan, not just the player, the guy. His teammates love him. I think it’s a nice pickup for us.”
Navarro said going …
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