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David Ortiz

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David Ortiz's Daughter Sings Anthem as Big Papi Honored at Final Home Opener


As David Ortiz begins the last season of his illustrious career, the Boston Red Sox made sure his final home opener was a day to remember.

Little did Big Papi know, the pregame festivities would be a special moment not just for him but his whole family.

David Price Right at Home with Boston Red Sox Thanks in Large Part to Big Papi

FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Price will be the third Opening Day starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the past three seasons Monday in Cleveland.

Boston hopes Price will be the man for that job for the next seven years, and his biggest fan on the 2016 team may be one of his biggest former enemies, David Ortiz.

Big Man, Big Personality: The Oral History of David Ortiz's MLB Adventure

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Once more around the block with David Ortiz, then the retirement papers take effect after the 2016 season and it's off to Legendville. What a ride it's been, fabulous and funny, dramatic and dynamic.

The Minnesota Twins acquired him in September 1996, literally as a player to be named later for third baseman Dave Hollins.

David Ortiz Comments on Critics of Bat Flip in MLB

If you're not a fan of bat-flipping, don't tell that to David Ortiz.

The Boston Red Sox slugger has been known to flip his bat after hitting a home run throughout his 20-year career, and he is not a fan of the chatter that occurs when talking about showmanship at the plate.

David Ortiz Comments on Time with Twins, Release from Team, More

The 2016 season will be the last in the legendary career of Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.

Fans will remember him for bringing three World Series championships to Boston, but some forget that Big Papi started his career with the Minnesota Twins. And in some ways, Ortiz doesn't want to remember his time in Minnesota, either.

David Ortiz Hopes Yankees Fans Give Him Standing Ovation in Final Game in Bronx

The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are involved in one of the best rivalries in all of sports, so it's not often that either fanbase would ever show the opposition any love.

However, when an iconic player decides to hang up his cleats, it is acceptable for fans to give a rival a standing ovation. And that's exactly what Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is hoping will happen in the Bronx this season.

Mookie Betts Will Take Torch from David Ortiz as Red Sox's Franchise Player

At the end of 2016, Hub fans will finally bid adieu to Big Papi. And also, welcome his heir.

How David Ortiz's Post-2016 Retirement Will Impact Red Sox's Future Moves

Managers love to talk about the flexibility of not having a full-time designated hitter. They can use the spot to give players rest, giving them in effect a half-day off. They can keep guys in the lineup when a minor injury may keep them from effectively playing in the field.

It's all true and it's all great, but there's a much better way to build an American League team:

Have a DH like David Ortiz.

David Ortiz to Retire After 2016 Season: Latest Comments and Reaction

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz officially announced Wednesday he's planning to retire from baseball following the 2016 season.

He made it official in a video for The Players' Tribune:

David Ortiz's Final Season Will Celebrate a Man as Important Off-Field as on It

Feliz cumpleanos, Big Papi.

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