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Napoli to have MRI during spring training
Mike Napoli - C - Boston Red Sox
Feb. 11, 2013 - 1:50 AM ET

Mike Napoli will have another MRI on his hips during spring training.

Napoli's hips remain asymptomatic for avascular necrosis, which is what he was diagnosed with during his pre-signing physical. The Red Sox wanting to keep a close eye on the condition, though, so they'll give him another MRI after he ramps up activity. The hip issue isn't expected to be a problem for Napoli during the season.