Does anyone know if, under the CBS, a contract can contain an injury-related cancellation clause? Part of the problem with playing-time incentives is that they potentially penalize Napoli for ANY injury he incurs - hamstring, concussion, etc. - that limits his PT. That stinks for him and would obviously be something he'd like to avoid.
However, could they agree to a 3 year, $39M deal that contains a provision allowing the team to void the remaining years on the deal (say, by November 1 each year) in the event of a hip injury? That would give Napoli essentially a series of one-year deals, each year guaranteed once the year "vests" (or, rather, is not voided), and protection to the Sox for the one thing they legitimately fear - his hips imploding.