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notagain27
I believe he will sign back with Cleveland on a 2yr deal with a option. He enjoys playing for Francona and he is a great fit in their clubhouse.
TheMichigan
Why doesn’t Napoli catch anymore? Concussions?
cubsfan2489
Bad hips
jakem59
He was always just a poor defensive catcher. He didn’t even know he had the degenerative hip issue until he was set to sign to be the Red Sox first baseman. It wasn’t a sudden transition though, he’d been picking up time at 1B since his Angels days.
agentx
I don’t recall concussion issues, just declining defense. However, he has also dropped some unnecessary weight and had his sleep apnea corrected surgery within the last year or two, which I’ve seen mentioned as possible factors in his CLE resurgence.
Swen
It was ultimately his hips. Degenerative hips or something like that.
Dookie Howser, MD
Hip displasia. My dog had it. Very sad.
sufferforsnakes
Man, I hope he re-signs. Otherwise, where will the party be at?
krillin
Surely He will realize his defense has declined and he will focus on it more this off season. I think Francona trusts in him. I like notagain27’s prediction
TxFan
The Rangers made a huge mistake in not keeping Napoli. Happy for him that he got a WS ring with Boston. Hope he gets one this year. Cheering the Indians for Win in the WS.