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With Boston closing the book on the knuckler and the captain, David Ortiz is now the senior member of the Boston Red Sox. 2012 will be his tenth season with the franchise. Kevin Youkilis is close behind, heading into his ninth year. After that, it's Josh
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Leave Manny in AAA all year…..let him break in next year. no need to rush him unless he’s simply dominating aaa. then let him break in with the bullpen, like hughes. sure a september call up is fine….but they need to get him 150+ innings and get his comm
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Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz stands with the Roberto Clemente Award he received before the Texas Rangers met the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of MLB' World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 20, 2011. View Photo »
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I really like Jason Kubel as a hitter. I think that he definitely has the potential to return to approximately 20 home runs and 80 RBI if he was allowed the opportunity to play full-time. The problem is that I worry about the overcrowded outfield in Ariz
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When the rather dull playoff game was over, a crushing Boston loss, the Red Sox and their fans said goodbye to Fenway Park. Depending on what happens today and maybe tomorrow, the next home game is either Opening Day 2004 or the first game of the World S
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After a lengthy contract negotiation, which ended merely days before a likely arbitration hearing, David Ortiz is back with the Boston Red Sox for 2012. Boston appeared set to go before a panel of arbiters for the first time in a decade, as the two sides
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (R) hugs Boston Red Soxs David Ortiz before Game 2 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 20, 2011. Ortiz was named this year's Roberto Clemente award winner, given... View Photo »
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The late, great broadcaster Ned Martin certainly would have seized on his signature salute of astonishment to sum up the historic spectacle: “Mercy.” The Florida Marlins could have used a touch of kindness, if not a whole lot of pity, last night as the R
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While the Sox did not get as close as they did when negotiating with Wily Mo in 2007 (They hammered out a deal while they were waiting to go into the hearing), the Sox got pretty close to what could have been a complete and utter mess with David Ortiz…or
About David Ortiz
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David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi" , Ortiz is a five-time All-Star and holds the Red Sox single-season record for... Full Article
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz walks back to the dugout after grounding out in the tenth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 5, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz is at bat during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 1-0 in 11 innings.
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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox breaks his bat in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on September 3, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox won the game 12-7.
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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, left, chest-bumps teammate Carl Crawford after Crawford's grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz greets fans in the stands before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Boston, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011.
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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 1: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox gets a hit in the second inning as catcher Russell Martin #55 of the New York Yankees looks on at Fenway Park on September 1, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 31: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox watches his two run homer in the fifth inning as Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees stands by on August 31, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 31: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his two run homer in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees on August 31, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Boston Red Sox David Ortiz waits at second base during a pitching change in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 30, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, reacts behind Oakland Athletics' Brandon Allen as a pinch runner comes in after Ortiz hit a single in the eighth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. The Red Sox won 4-0.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz watches his two-run home run in front of Oakland Athletics catcher Anthony Recker in the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 27: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with Josh Reddick #16 of the Boston Red Sox and smiles after scoring on a sacrifice fly against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at Fenway Park August 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 27: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox smiles after scoring on a sacrifice fly against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at Fenway Park August 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 27: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox slides home on a hit by teammate David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox as Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Oakland Athletics defends the plate in the third inning at Fenway Park August 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 27: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox knocks in Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at Fenway Park August 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox Carl Crawford (2nd L) waits to congratulate David Ortiz (L) after Ortiz hit a home run as Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba (2nd R) and home plate umpire Kerwin Danley watch in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 25,...
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz hits a home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 25, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, front, rounds second after hitting a solo home run off of Texas Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando, rear, in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz connects for a solo home run as Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba, rear, looks on in the second inning of a baseball game off a pitch from Rangers starter Alexi Ogando Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz (R) slides into home plate to score a run on the hit by Carl Crawford as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli waits for the throw in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 24, 2011.
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 24: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox charges toward home plate to score as Mike Napoli #25 of the Texas Rangers drops the ball at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
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David Ortiz (R) of the Boston Red Sox fist bumps manager Terry Francona after he scored against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 24, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (background) scores a run on the hit by Carl Crawford after Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli was unable to control the throw from the outfield in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 24, 2011.
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David Ortiz (L) of the Boston Red Sox hits a single to drive in a run as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli is near in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 24, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (34) congratulates teammate Adrian Gonzale, right, on his two-run home run off Texas Rangers' Darren O'Day in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Red Sox won 13-2.
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz walks back to the dugout after grounding out in the tenth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 5, 2011.
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