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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
I think they want a good receiver, in addition to bringing some ability with the bat. While Navarro has shown that his bat fits that role, he's not very highly regarded defensively.
I doubt there are any MLB clubs that would view him as a starter anymore.
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I agree, I think it has more to do with the Jays wanting to go in a different direction than Navarro thinking he is a starter. I get Jays fans like him because of some clutch hits and his clubhouse presence, but I think reality is he is a below avg defender with a decent but not great bat. With a young staff I like the idea of getting a better received who can hit a little and not Navarro.
Between his age and the fact that Martin will play the WBC I think the Jays need a solid defensive catcher because they are likely going to need to use him a fair bit. I would be cautious personally about wanting to use Navarro that heavily.