Party on? Napoli's stint may be short-lived with Cleveland

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Napoli felt back home on Wednesday, walking around a clubhouse he knew and catching up with teammates he enjoys.

Everyone involved knows this reunion between Napoli and the Cleveland Indians most likely is just temporary and will end up with Napoli playing elsewhere.

"It came together pretty quick," Napoli said Wednesday after signing a minor league deal. "Talking with my agent and he said there would be an opportunity to come in here to camp. Obviously we had conversations about the roster and what is going on. I'm very fortunate this organization has given me the opportunity to come here and get into shape and kind of showcase a little bit. I'm very fortunate to have them have me in camp.

Napoli is at spring training largely because manager Terry Francona wanted to give the 36-year-old slugger an opportunity to showcase what he still has, but with the clear knowledge there isn't a spot on the Indians roster for Napoli. Edwin Encarnacion is Cleveland's designated hitter; Yonder Alonso is Cleveland's first baseman. Only an injury would change those plans at this time.


Source : Yahoo