What’s Wrong with Mike Napoli’s Hips?
Nearly three weeks ago, the Boston Red Sox supposedly struck a deal with free agent Mike Napoli. He still has not signed. There are reports that Napoli’s physical brought up some questions about his hips, stalling negotiations and leading the Red Sox to begin discussions with Adam LaRoche to take the vacant first base position. So what exactly is wrong with Napoli’s hips? The NotGraphs Investigative Reporting Investigation Team has completely fabricated the following possibilities:
Hips are actually made of cottage cheese
Striking out 30% of the time really takes its toll on the body
Early-onset Oldpeopleitis
His hips actually do lie
Crystal meth habit
Backyard wrestling injury
Brett Lawrie threw a helmet at him
An exorbitant amount of rump shaking
Did not consult his doctor before taking Abilify
Hot-yoga accident
Hot, yoga accident
Tackled by Kevin Walker
Totally took a digger during paintball
David G. Temple is the Managing Editor of TechGraphs and a contributor to FanGraphs, NotGraphs and The Hardball Times. He hosts the award-eligible podcast Stealing Home. Dayn Perry once called him a "Bible Made of Lasers." Follow him on Twitter @davidgtemple.
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