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NEW YORK – As the Blue Jays struggle toward the seasons finish, its becoming increasingly difficult to find something positive to discuss. Air Max 90 Mens Outlet . Heres one: Dioner Navarros play. The 30-year-old catcher told TSN.ca hes proven something to himself during his first year in Toronto. “That I can play everyday,” said Navarro. “I know I can hit. I know I can call a game. I know I can throw but Ive still got it on me that I cant play everyday. Obviously Im throwing the last bullets out there.” Navarro got the start behind the plate on Saturday afternoon, marking the 107th time this season hed caught at least part of a game. The last time Navarro squatted in more than 100 games was back in 2009 when he played for the Tampa Bay Rays. His season has been welcome in Toronto following J.P. Arencibias disastrous 2013. In that regard, it could have been Navarro or anybody else putting on the tools of ignorance for the Blue Jays this season: the replacement was, by default, going to be an improvement over the predecessor. But Navarro is third on the club with 68 runs batted-in, far exceeding his previous career high of 54 set in 2008, the year of his only All-Star selection and the season in which his Rays lost in the World Series to Philadelphia. His 101 weighted runs created plus (wRC+) isnt spectacular but is the second highest of his career. Navarros 12 home runs are one off his career high set last season with the Chicago Cubs. Hes developed a strong rapport with veteran pitchers (Mark Buehrle) and youngsters (Marcus Stroman) alike. While there are rumblings about his defence, specifically getting down on balls in the dirt to prevent wild pitches, Navarro is middle-of-the-pack (21 per cent) when it comes to throwing out base stealers. Navarros enjoyed his return to the American League East, “Where I grew up,” he said. Hes enjoyed proving his doubters wrong. The funny thing is he was among them. “You can talk all you want and obviously my mindset is I can do this, but there was still a little doubt, especially being a backup for four years straight and not having to catch more than 50 games a year and you kind of doubt yourself, like can you still do this?” said Navarro. “When I got the opportunity obviously I jumped in and its just been so satisfying.” Nobody mistook Navarro for Arnold Schwarzenegger when he arrived in Dunedin in February and while its doubtful hell be chiseled when players report next spring, Navarro will consult with his personal trainer at the end of the season to develop a more comprehensive plan for 2015. He stayed off the disabled list but Navarro did have a minor issue with his quadriceps earlier in the year. “Im going to try a different program this offseason,” said Navarro. “I felt great throughout the whole season but there were days that [it] wasnt as great but weve still got to grind it out so Im going to prepare myself this offseason for those days and hopefully Ill be better next year.” Theres reason for Navarro to be motivated. Next season will be a contract year. Hell also be working with a young pitching staff that has the potential to be elite. “Our future is bright. Our future is really bright,” said Navarro. “Weve got Stroman. Weve got Sanchez, Norris, Pompeys looking really good. Goins is showing some improvement. Everybody, man, everybody. Encarnacion, Bautista, myself, so Im really excited.” LIND NURSING BACK PAIN He wouldnt have started anyway with the Yankees throwing left-hander Chris Capuano on Saturday, but Adam Linds recurring back issues have returned. “Lindys back locked up on him a little bit (Friday) night,” said manager John Gibbons. “Hopefully its not a long-term thing with Lindy but you probably wont see him (Saturday).” Lind has been limited to 91 games this season, largely because of a fractured foot that cost him 28 games in July and August. He did miss 17 games in April and May with a back strain. Used almost exclusively in a platoon scenario this season, Lind has posted a .357/.415/.548 slash line against right-handed pitchers. Thats elite level hitting despite a dip in power (six home runs compared to 23 last season). Linds .398 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) against right-handers this year is higher than his career .315. ENCARNACIONS MRI Edwin Encarnacion is dealing with back pain but it isnt significant enough to keep him out of the lineup. Encarnacion underwent a MRI on Friday afternoon. Manager John Gibbons said the imaging revealed mild inflammation. The 31-year-old homered has shown no ill effects. Playing as the designated hitter, Encarnacion hit a two-run home run in the first inning of Friday nights game and doubled home Jose Bautista in the first inning on Saturday. Off White X Air Max 90 Ice White .A. Dickey, even though he was coming off a Cy Young Award in 2012. Many felt the Jays would regret giving up righthanded pitcher prospect Noah Syndergaard and catcher Travis DArnaud over the long haul. Fake Air Max 90 White . Mike Babcock has turned to the Montreal Canadiens goalie over Roberto Luongo, who backed Canada to a gold medal in Vancouver in 2010, for Canadas final preliminary round game against the ailing Finns. http://www.outletairmax90cheap.com/outlet-air-max-90-essential-white-white-cheap.html . After losing Brett Cecil to groin tightness on Friday, the Blue Jays watched as R.John Terry and Cesc Fabregas played for Chelsea Under-23s on Monday after being left on the bench for the first team in Sundays win over Middlesbrough. Highlights of Chelseas 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday, which sent them top of the Premier League Michy Batshuayi also featured in the experienced development side on Monday after missing out on first-team duties, which saw Diego Costas 10th Premier League goal this season help the Blues to a 1-0 win at the Riverside Stadium.Batshuayi, a £33m summer signing, scored twice in a 3-2 win over Southampton at Chelseas Cobham training ground in the Premier League 2, with Antonio Conte watching on from the sidelines. Conte: Costa one of the best Antonio Conte says Diego Costa is one of the best strikers in the world Terry, Fabregas and Batshuayi have not started a Premier League game for the senior side in almostt two months, and were included in the U23 game on Monday after a lack of playing time for the first team. Cheap Air Max 90 Womens China. Terry played 70 minutes of the game alongside Kurt Zouma - who is continuing his recovery from injury - in a 3-4-3 formation. Terry has not started a Premier League game since September 11 Marco van Ginkel also played in the development side as one of three over-age outfield players permitted to feature alongside 35-year-old Terry and 29-year-old Fabregas. Chelsea have won their last six Premier League matches without conceding a goal having switched to a new formation. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta have formed a three-man defence which has left Terry unable to get back in the starting line-up despite having recovered from the ankle injury which ruled him out for a month in October. Fabregas was an unused substitute in Chelseas 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday Meanwhile, Fabregas has not started since Chelseas 3-0 defeat at the hands of his former club Arsenal on September 24. Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! 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