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Major League Notebook: Napoli can cash in if healthy

by The Associated Press January 24, 2013

NEW YORK – Mike Napoli has two ways to boost his income with the Boston Red Sox to $13 million this year: stay on the active roster for at least 165 days or get 625 plate appearances with at least 120 days on the roster. Napoli and Boston reached a $39 million, three-year agreement Dec. […]

Napoli fine to play first, Red Sox say

January 23, 2013

Mike Napoli didn’t realize he had a hip ailment until a Boston physical, but says it hasn’t bothered him even as a catcher.

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Red Sox officially sign Mike Napoli for 1 year

by The Associated Press January 22, 2013

The $5 million contract signed Tuesday includes possible bonuses that could raise its total value to $13 million.

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Tom Caron: Can Bard regain his 2010 form?

January 22, 2013

Red Sox pitchers and catchers report in 21 days. That’s important to note as you try to avoid the endless coverage of Harbaugh-palooza and 24/7 tributes to Ray Lewis. Football season is over in these parts, and it’s time to look forward. New Red Sox manager John Farrell has been looking forward to the start […]

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Major League Notebook: Red Sox, Ellsbury agree to contract

by The Associated Press January 18, 2013

The oft-injured Ellsbury, who was an MVP contender in 2011, will make $9 million, a year after making $8.05 million.

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Francona criticizes Sox owners in book

by The Associated Press January 16, 2013

The former Red Sox manager says the team’s owners ‘are good but don’t love baseball.’

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Francona book: Red Sox owners obsessed with image

by The Associated Press January 15, 2013

The ex-Boston manager said the team’s owners treat the Red Sox as a “toy” or “hobby,” and obsessed over building a “sexy team” with big-name, marketable players.

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On Baseball: Some Red Sox prospects ripening down on the farm

by Kevin Thomas January 13, 2013

BOSTON – Mention the 2012 season to someone in the Red Sox organization and watch the grimace. “That sour taste is in everybody’s mouth,” said Ben Crockett, Boston’s director of player development. But Crockett stood in the temporarily domed Harvard Stadium on Friday morning, announcing that there is hope. As he spoke to a group of […]