The first baseman agreed to return to the Red Sox on Friday, reportedly on a multi-year deal. Terms of the deal aren't yet known, but Napoli confirmed his return via Twitter: "The beard is coming back to Boston!!! Couldn't be happier!!"
The 32-year-old Napoli hit .259 with 23 home runs, 38 doubles and 92 RBIs in 139 games in 2013, his first with the Red Sox and first primarily playing first base.
Napoli originally agreed to a three-year deal with the Red Sox last offseason but questions were raised regarding his hip during his physical.
The sides eventually agreed to a one-year deal, as Napoli proved healthy and helped lead the Red Sox to the World Series title.
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