Nava's story ('Nah-Vuh' pronunciation ) is almost fairytale. His "debut" in baseball is in Santa Clara, but only to wash and sort the uniforms of the players. You go to college, then, before returning to Santa Clara. The contract, however, does not arrive.
Nava did not give up and find a team in the minor leagues, the Chico Outlaws within the Independent League. Remains in California, came the first successes. So much so that
the red socks in Boston, seven titles behind it, notice it and take it as a team. E 'in 2008, the salary is a dollar. Yes, a dollar.
Agree and continues to train. Thus, in the Fenway night against Philadelphia, could finally make his debut in Major League baseball. A debut to be framed. The first instance, with bases full, ball past the right edge of the field and four base runners. The maximum on the first attempt. Mister "one dollar" is the fourth player ever to achieve it to make a grand slam in the first innings. The second to the first bar ever after Kevin Kouzmanoff, the Cleveland Indians in 2006.
Boston win the match 10-2, Nava will also run a double in the fifth inning. Cinderella has done it, "I just tried to do as I normally do," he said, referring to his debut in the courts. If it ever hits the ball, it will be his first and last game.
Gabriele Farina
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