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Texas Rangers: Revisiting the Mike Napoli trade

Aug 12, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Mike Napoli (5) hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Rangers surprised everyone when they acquired Mike Napoli a decade ago.

Mike Napoli spent the first five years of his career with the Los Angeles Angels, and had great success behind the dish.

Little did he know that in January of 2011, he would not only get traded, but would get traded twice in less than a week.