Vernon Wells Included In Mike Napoli Trade Between Angels And Blue Jays, Says Report
It’s unknown whether there are other players involved, or if this is a straight-up one-for-one. What we do know is that Wells brings with him a mammoth contract that will pay him $23 million in 2011 and $21 million each season between 2012-2014. His contract gives him a full no-trade clause, but it seems that will be waived.
One assumes that the Blue Jays will pay a very significant portion of Wells’ remaining contract.
Read Article >Mike Napoli Traded By Angels As Blue Jays Acquire Power Bat
It’s unknown what the Angels will be getting in return, and all the players involved have to pass their physicals in order for this deal to become official. It should be just a matter of time.
The 29-year-old Napoli has batted .258 over the past three seasons, with a .341 OBP and a .502 slugging percentage. The Angels were never fond of his work behind the plate, but he’s able to hold his own in the field, and more importantly, he’s a strong power bat with some time left in his prime. He’s eligible for arbitration this season and next, and is set to become a free agent after 2012.
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