It’s been more than seven weeks since reports surfaced stating that Mike Napoli was Boston bound, but we might actually have a resolution relatively soon.
According to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman, Napoli and the Red Sox have made progress and continue to try to work out an agreement after the original three-year, $39 million deal hit a snag.
Multiple reports have indicated that the Red Sox are trying to alter their original deal with Napoli, after a hip issue was detected in the veteran during his physical with the club. The Sox reportedly want some form of protective language, or they could seek a shorter deal out of fear that Napoli won’t remain healthy for the duration of a multiyear contract.
Heyman reports that there is a belief that there will be a resolution to the situation by next week at the latest, even though Napoli and the Red Sox are keeping their options open. Napoli is reportedly talking to a couple of other American League teams, while the Sox have been linked to som...
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Casey Kotchman,
Lyle Overbay
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves
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