Rangers could be done dealing for time being
The signing of Mike Napoli Sunday by the Texas Rangers could signify the end of any significant moves for the club before the season starts.
Money is the reason as the Rangers could open the season with a payroll in excess of 120 million.
"At the moment in time were actually over (budget)," said general manager Jon Daniels Sunday. "Im not 100 percent sure. Obviously...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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Napoli signs 1-year deal with Rangers
The Texas Rangers continued a busy week of signings by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with catcher Mike Napoli according to a source.
Napoli, who was slated for an arbitration hearing next week, will earn 9.4 million.
Texas had already signed Elvis Andrus and Nelson Cruz, both of whom were also arbitration eligible, to contracts earlier this week.
The Rangers have not had...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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2 days ago
AP source: Rangers, Napoli agree on 1-year deal
Catcher Mike Napoli and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a $9.4 million, one-year contract and avoided a salary arbitration hearing.
Napoli is getting a raise from $5.8 million last season, his first in Texas. A person familiar with the deal spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday night because the team had not yet announced the deal.
After spending his...
Via AP on Fox
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2 days ago
Texas Rangers Sign Mike Napoli to One-Year, $9.4 Million Deal
The Texas Rangers have no more arbitration players awaiting hearings. On Sunday, the Rangers signed catcher Mike Napoli to a new one-year, $9.4 million contract. The new deal allows both sides to avoid the arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Texas has now reached its spending limit.
“As far as any flexibility we have...
Via Rant Sports
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Hamilton, Napoli, or Other?
Over the weekend, the Rangers and their breakout acquisition of 2012, catcher Mike Napoli, avoided arbitration with a one-year, $9.4 million contract for 2012. The Rangers and Napoli were reportedly discussing a multi-year deal prior to this agreement, and by getting this deal out of the way, they can continue to do so without an arbitration hearing looming. With Napoli now signed...
Via Fangraphs
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Texas Rangers Sign Mike Napoli to One-Year, $9.4 Million Deal
The Texas Rangers have no more arbitration players awaiting hearings. On Sunday, the Rangers signed catcher Mike Napoli to a new one-year, $9.4 million contract. The new deal allows both sides to avoid the arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Texas has now reached its spending limit.
Via GackSports
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Rangers, C Napoli agree to one-year, $9.4 million deal
The Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli have agreed on a one-year deal worth $9.4 million.Napoli and the Rangers avoided an arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday. The catcher will earn a $3.6 million raise from his 2001 salary.The 30-year-old batted .320 with 30 home runs and 75 RBIs in 113 games for the Rangers last season.
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Player Profile #60: Mike Napoli | C/1B | TEX
The numbers Mike Napoli put up last season were down right nutty. His batting average (.320) was 70 points higher than his career mark through 2010 (.251) and his BABIP (.344) was 50 points higher than his career mark through 2010 (.293). But wait there’s more! Napoli hit a career high in home runs (30) in just 432 plate appearances, which comes out to 14.4 PA/HR (tops in the...
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Santana, Napoli lead fantasy catchers
As much as it pains me to leave the confetti and celebrations associated with the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it's time to slather on the virtual sunblock and turn our attention to the boys of summer. It won't be long until we're monitoring the daily action in Arizona and Florida, pondering which of the spring heroes will earn slots in rotations or stay behind...
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Rangers, Napoli agree to terms on 1-year deal
Catcher Mike Napoli and the Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $9.4 million, according to sources.
Via ESPN
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1 day ago
Mike Napoli Sued by Former Friend
According to TMZ, Mike Napoli is being sued by a child hood friend for damages relating to Napoli not going to an autograph signing. According to the report, Willie McCoy claims he blew more than $4k on the event — for things like promotional material, baseballs for Napoli to sign, etc. …. and now he wants Napoli to foot the bill.
Napoli bailed 2 weeks before the event...
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Source: Rangers, Napoli agree on one-year deal
(AP) -- Catcher Mike Napoli and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a $9.4 million, one-year contract and avoided a salary arbitration hearing.
Via SI.com
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Mike Napoli, 2012 Fantasy Schmohawk
Okay, the truth was bound to come out. I’m really Mike Scioscia. All of that self-deprecating crap — or self-decrapacating, if you like portmanteaus — was just to throw you off the scent. Ooh, I’m a Sciosciapath! Phooey on the hullabalooey! Ooh, I hate Mike Napoli, but have “Grey” tell you he likes him. C’mon, that’s the...
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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Catcher Tiers
Your fantasy baseball draft(s) are right around the corner. Here’s my attempt at separating 20 catchers into five tiers.
Tiers are very subjective and one player could easily be considered just good enough or just bad enough to be in the next higher or lower tier.
Let me know what you think and check out my first basemen tiers, second basemen tiers, shortstop tiers, and third...
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Mike Napoli Recovering From Ankle Injury, “On Track” for Spring Training
Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli is slowly recovering from stretched ligaments in his left ankle, which he suffered during Game 6 of the World Series. Since twisting the ankle awkwardly on the second base bag in St. Louis, Napoli has not been able to run. That hasn’t changed, but the Rangers and Napoli think he will be ready for spring training.
“It’s getting stronger...
Via Rant Sports
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
Mike Napoli’s Christmas Cookie Making Shirt Is NSFW
So Rangers catcher Mike Napoli is hanging out with his brother and sisters this week just making some cookies, having a flour fight and there’s a high probability that everyone is drinking. Just a hunch. Well, as has been documented on Busted Coverage before, Nap-dog is one of our heros for his penchant for poon. You give an 18-year-old college art student a block of clay and...
Via Busted Coverage
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Mike Napoli Takes Christmas Picture With Two Naked Ladies Kissing on his T Shirt
I give mad props to Mike Napoli for being a BAMF. There is clearly a ton of room in the world for guys like him. Judging a hooters contest is awesome. Taking a Christmas photo with family wearing a shirt with two naked woman on it? That’s…legendary.
See for yourself.
Via Rant Sports
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
HE'S LIKE GUMBY
Mike Napoli's ankle extremely flexible
Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli must be made of rubber. Or at least his ankle must be. Because THIS (look above) doesn't seem possible. Napoli injured it while rounding the bag in the fourth inning. Ron Washington and the trainer came out to check on him, and he decided to stay in the game. We sh*t you not.Each week The Mac Bros. offer up free fantasy football picks. Find out...
Via Mac Bros. Fantasy Football Forecast
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October 27, 2011
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October 27, 2011
Mike Napoli Wore a NSFW Christmas Shirt of Two Topless Girls Kissing While Baking Cookies (Picture)
Last week Rangers catcher/DH Mike Napoli was judging a Hooters bikini contest. This week? He’s baking cookies with his family while wearing a Christmas shirt of two topless girls making out. I really think the Gronkowskis need to adopt him as an honorary brother.
Below is a full look (NSFW) at the shirt, without the distorted part:
Thanks to Mike Napoli for the picture, and...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Cruz avoids arbitration with two-year deal
The Rangers eliminated another of their arbitration cases on Thursday, signing right fielder Nelson Cruz to a two-year, 16 million contract, according to a major-league source.
Cruz, 31, asked for 7.5 million in arbitration; the Rangers offered 5.5 million. His new deal covers his final two years of arbitration. After that, he is eligible for free agency.
Earlier this week, the...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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3 days ago
Rangers hope to keep arbitration streak going
The Texas Rangers made significant strides Tuesday in their bid to avoid salary arbitration again but three significant hurdles remain.
The Rangers are still trying to reach agreements with catcher Mike Napoli, shortstop Elvis Andrus and outfielder Nelson Cruz after reaching accords with four players.
"We had seven guys going into the process," assistant general manager...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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27 days ago
Rangers, Napoli Thinking Short Term
Fans of the Texas Rangers got pretty used to sayings like "Year of the Napoli" or "Napoli Ever After" in 2011. After coming via trade from the Angels via the Blue Jays as a part-time DH, part-time first baseman, part-time catcher, Mike Napoli eventually ended up being the everyday catcher and was the best hitter in baseball after the all-star break.
He also showed...
Via NBC Dallas- Fort Worth
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January 05, 2012
Texas Rangers, Mike Napoli finalize deal | Baseball
Catcher Mike Napoli, 30, and the Texas Rangers finalized a $9.4 million, one-year contract to avoid a salary-arbitration hearing. He set career highs last season by hitting .320 with 30 homers.
Via Seattle Times
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23 hours ago
Texas Rangers Star Mike Napoli Sued by Childhood Friend -- You RUINED Christmas!!!
Strike One -- Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli allegedly bails on a Dec. 3 autograph session at a Florida sports memorabilia shop just TWO WEEKS before the event ... according to a new lawsuit. Strike Two -- The shop is owned by Willie McCoy -- a guy…
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December 26, 2011
Rangers' Infield - Three Beemers and a Dodge
These new Texas Rangers have been an amazing story the past two years. Most baseball fans through the years remember how the Rangers were always a one-dimensional team. They could always pound the ball, but they could never pitch. From 1997 through 2008 (a twelve year stretch), the Rangers gave up an average of 883 runs per game. In seven of those seasons, the pitching staff gave...
Via The Flagrant Fan
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