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Red Sox agree to three-year deal with Mike Napoli

NASHVILLE - According to major league sources, the Red Sox have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free-agent catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli.

The deal is for 3 years, $39 million.

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Nooooo! Napoli will be the latest Dick Stuart, a defensive liability who can't run. Adam LaRoche, on the other hand, was also available and is a plus glove man at first. The ghost of Julio Lugo must be at work in Cherington's head. What a depressing signing.