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Mike Napoli agree with Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians have reached an agreement with first baseman Mike Napoli on a one-year deal, a baseball source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Napoli's deal is for $7 million and includes $3 million in performance bonuses, the source told Crasnick. Napoli must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized.
The Indians have long sought a right-handed power hitter, and Napoli might be able to fill that void. Napoli, 34, has 204 career homers. He can play first base and catch in a pinch, and the Indians can use him as a designated hitter along with Carlos Santana.
Last season, Napoli hit .224 with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs for Boston and Texas. After being traded to the Rangers, he batted .295 with five homers in 35 games.
Napoli's deal is for $7 million and includes $3 million in performance bonuses, the source told Crasnick. Napoli must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized.
The Indians have long sought a right-handed power hitter, and Napoli might be able to fill that void. Napoli, 34, has 204 career homers. He can play first base and catch in a pinch, and the Indians can use him as a designated hitter along with Carlos Santana.
Last season, Napoli hit .224 with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs for Boston and Texas. After being traded to the Rangers, he batted .295 with five homers in 35 games.