Reports: Vernon Wells traded to Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays are close to trading all-star centre-fielder Vernon Wells to the Los Angeles Angels for catcher Mike Napoli, according to a report on FoxSports.com.The blockbuster deal was still pending physicals, the report said citing unidentifed sources.
Wells still has four years remaining on the $126-million (all currency U.S.), seven-year contract and it's unclear if any money was changing hands in the deal.
His potential departure would remove one of the franchise's cornerstones and open space for a new leadership structure to emerge in the clubhouse.
Napoli is headed for salary arbitration, seeking a salary of $6.1 million, while the Angels countered at $5.3 million.
His potential addition would give the Blue Jays a veteran presence behind the plate as they try to integrate rookie J.P. Arencibia on to the big-league club.
Napoli could also play some first base and DH.
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