According to Evan Grant, Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels confirmed the decision yesterday. The Rangers have decided to pay Napoli the $2.5 million buyout that is part of the deal he signed last year.
Can’t say that this decision is a surprising one. Napoli struggled this year, finishing with a career-low batting average of .193. In September, he went down due to an injury. The decision to move on from Napoli is without a doubt a no-brainer.
Moving on from Napoli is a smart move by the Rangers. It’s clear now that the aged veteran may be past his prime.