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Napoli gets a three-year, $39M deal with Red Sox

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations says catcher Mike Napoli and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract.

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After Day 1 of the winter meetings, what did we learn? The cost of an outfielder varies greatly, the Yankees' plans have been altered and there's a starter stalemate, says Joe Lemire.

Jane Lee, MLB.com

A's general manager Billy Beane is adamant about keeping all of his starting pitchers rather than dangling them as trade bait. The plan, as it currently stands, is similar in regard to his surplus of outfielders, and manager Bob Melvin expects all to be…

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The Phillies have some interest in Rangers infielder Michael Young, and there are other clubs looking for a third baseman. The Yankees are among those teams now that Alex Rodriguez will miss at least the first three months of the season because of left …

TR Sullivan, MLB.com

There is speculation at the Winter Meetings that the interest in free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton is not as high as people expected. Rangers manager Jon Daniels doesn't buy it.

Mike Bauman, MLB.com

How can the Oakland Athletics stage a suitable encore of their amazing 2012 season? The literal answer to that comes in three parts -- pitching, pitching and pitching.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

While talk continues to circulate at the Winter Meetings that the Mariners are pushing for a significant trade to upgrade their offense, general manager Jack Zduriencik didn't pull the trigger on anything Monday.

Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com

The Angels are staying open-minded about their ongoing efforts to improve their pitching, but Zack Greinke tops their wish list as the Winter Meetings get under way in Nashville, Tenn.

Joe Frisaro, MLB.com

Yunel Escobar's tenure with the Marlins may be shorter than expected. According to an MLB source, Miami is actively shopping the 30-year-old infielder. At least two teams have been in contact with the Marlins, with one believed to be the A's.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

The Rangers and catcher Geovany Soto have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2013 pending a physical.

David Brown, yahoo.com

We kept a running list of trades and signings that went down during the winter meetings. Thanks for reading and come back for more signings and trades as the offseason continues! Thursday Twins send Ben Revere to Phillies for Vance Worley, Trevor May Fo…

Richard Durrett and Jerry Crasni, ESPN.com

Free-agent reliever Joakim Soria is close to agreeing on a contract with the Texas Rangers, a source confirmed.

T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com

The Rangers are closing in on a two-year deal with free-agent right-hander Joakim Soria, a source confirmed on Monday afternoon at the Winter Meetings.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

The Rangers and catcher Geovany Soto have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2013 pending a physical.

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NASHVILLE -- An idea has germinated in the minds of some clubs that Josh Hamilton can be had for as little as four years. I don't blame teams such as the Red Sox, Orioles, Brewers and Mariners for thinking Hamilton comes with enough concerns (injuries, …