ANAHEIM -- The Angels officially said goodbye to fan favorite Efren Navarro on Tuesday, trading him to the Orioles for cash considerations.
Navarro, a left-handed-hitting first baseman who can also play the outfield corners, was designated for assignment last week in order to create room on the 40-man roster for new reliever Al Alburquerque. Baltimore then claimed Navarro off waivers, prompting the trade.
Navarro fought his way all the way through the Angels' system, despite being taken in the 50th and final round of the 2007 Draft, thanks largely to his elite defense, solid on-base ability and unrelenting belief.