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Again, my word choice can be a little strong. But allow me to explain. These executive/player infatuations often occur when the player in question is either (a) underutilized (b) a scourge against that one club.
Both were true in the case of Napoli and also the Rangers.
The Angels never seemed confident with Napoli defense behind home plate, thus limiting his playing time. But he owned an .893 OPS against Texas. So, naturally, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels tried to trade for him. On multiple occasions. However the answer was always no.
Besides, what incentive did the Angels have to trade Napoli? He provided depth at catcher, whether or not the Angels weren interested in his skills there. He hit for power. He was relatively cheap. And the Angels weren inclined to assist the Rangers,[url=http://duveticadoudoune.halod.com/][b]Femmes Duvetica Soldes[/b][/url], a rising rival in the American League West.
However the circumstances changed abruptly on Jan. 21. That when the Angels denied within their efforts to sign Carl Crawford acquired outfielder Vernon Wells from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels sent Juan Rivera and Napoli to Toronto,[url=http://rogerviviershoesshoponline.webmium.com/][b]roger vivier shoes shop online[/b][/url], mainly because their contracts would help offset some of Wells massive salary this season.
Right away, Daniels saw his opportunity. He called Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos. He persisted with emails. He offered reliever Frank Francisco. Four days later, Napoli would be a Ranger.
happened really quick, Daniels recalled Saturday.
scouts liked the defense better than was advertised. We knew he'd big power. We knew he mashed left-handers. He seemed like a powerful competitor. You can tell, playing against him.
I think he taken his offensive game to a different level that kind of stating the obvious. I not likely to say we saw him hitting .320. Initially when i first spoke to him, I said,[url=http://kevindurantnerfshoesreleasedate.blogspot.com/][b]kevin durant shoes[/b][/url], you likely to hit against left-handers. I sure Wash (manager Ron Washington) will mix you in against righties. Catch, first base, DH we have seen the way it plays out. months later, it playing out quite well.
The Rangers drew despite the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series with an 8-6 victory on Saturday evening, and Napoli was the prevailing concern that why. He shepherded Derek Holland through five turbulent innings within the left-hander first career postseason win. He smashed a game-tying, two-run single in the Rangers decisive fourth-inning rally. Upton at third base on a fifth-inning steal attempt.
been incredible, said Young,[url=http://duveticadoudoune.halod.com/][b]Femmes Doudoune[/b][/url], who now counts Napoli among his good friends. been great within the clubhouse. He done a great job behind home plate,[url=http://parajumpersoutletjackets.webmium.com/][b]parajumpers vest outlet[/b][/url], shedding that label that was undeserved in the first place. He throws guys out. He blocks balls within the dirt. He calls an excellent game. He takes charge of our staff. His offensive season speaks for itself.
those things up, you talking about right now among the best everyone in the game. isn someone to hand out compliments unless they're warranted. And if you prepared to suspend any preconceptions you might have about Napoli, there's some factual evidence to aid what Young said: Napoli batted .320 with 30 home runs and 75 RBI this season. His OPS was 1.046, which may have ranked second within the AL right after Jose Bautista, right after Miguel Cabrera if Napoli had enough at-bats to entitled to the batting title.
But for the true way of measuring Napoli arrival as a legitimate, pay-attention-when-he type of hitter, consider the response in the 51,351 fans at Rangers Ballpark on Saturday. Throughout his crucial at-bat against James Shields culminating in the hit Elvis Andrus said the turn on for the Texas lineup the crowd demonstrated the entire depth of their appreciation.
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Despite the fact that Napoli didn be a full-time player until after Beltre was placed on those with disability list in July, he played often enough to stay sharp 57 starts at catcher, 27 in the beginning base, and 18 at designated hitter. Given that breakdown,[url=http://peutereyjacketsuppliers.webmium.com/][b]Peuterey Jacket men[/b][/url], it fair to explain him as a right-handed-hitting version of Victor Martinez a steady run producer in the same positions for the Detroit Tigers.
There one big difference between the two: Martinez is in the first season of a four-year, $50 million contract. Napoli earned a $5.8 million salary this year a relative bargain. He eligible to become a free agent following the 2012 season, so perhaps the Rangers may benefit from the contract-year surge in production next year.
But nobody in the Rangers clubhouse is anxious about that now. They are too busy get yourself ready for Game 3 against Tampa Bay. David Price,[url=http://woolrichdeutschlandarcticparka.albirank.net/][b]woolrich deutschland women online shop Woolrich Parka G��nstig outlet[/b][/url], the two-time All-Star,[url=http://duveticadoudoune.halod.com/][b]Femmes Doudoune Duvetica Pas Cher[/b][/url], will start for that Rays. Napoli hasn had much success against Price 2-for-11 with eight strikeouts. For probably the very first time in the career, though, Napoli doesn need to worry about the matchup numbers. He in the place every big leaguer wants to be in the lineup, for an excellent team,[url=http://giuseppezanottisneakers.webmium.com/][b]discount 2013 giuseppe zanotti sneakers on sale[/b][/url], every single day.
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