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Francona using DH starts to keep Napoli fresh

ARLINGTON -- Mike Napoli was on his way to the field at Globe Life Park earlier this weekend when he overheard a reporter ask manager Terry Francona what the first baseman has brought to the Indians this year. Napoli stopped inside the visitors' dugout, leaned in behind the media and waited for Francona's response.

"Nothing," Francona quipped. "Zero."

Napoli threw his arms up and laughed.

"Oh, come on," roared the first baseman. "Let me hear it!"

"He's probably one of the worst guys I've ever been around," Francona continued with a smirk.