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Naquin relishes first week in bigs despite lone nod

CHICAGO -- Tyler Naquin will never forget the feeling of seeing his name in the Indians' lineup for the first time. That moment arrived on Wednesday. There he was, penciled into the order as Cleveland's starting center fielder. That sheet of paper hanging on the clubhouse wall represented a lifelong dream realized.

Nearly a week later, Naquin is still waiting for his second start.

"I'll be ready," Naquin said. "I'll stay warm and be ready when my name's called. And when they call, I'll go out there and do my thing."

Circumstances have led to the unusual gap between starts for the rookie outfielder.