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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli
have reportedly agreed on a one-year contract for the 2012 season, thus
avoiding arbitration.
The Dallas Morning News reported Napoli will make $9.4 million for next
season. He was requesting $11.5 million, while the Rangers were offering $8.3
million. He was slated for a hearing on Wednesday.
Napoli, who could become a free agent following the 2012 season, batted .320
with 30 homers and 75 runs batted in, all career-bests in 2011. He played in
113 games.
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