DAVID ORTIZ

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 home runs with 54, set during the 2006 season. "Big Papi" is 6'4" and weighs 230 pounds. Ortiz plays first base in NL parks. (via Wikipedia)

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MLB All-Decade Team

via fannation.com ( 62 Days ago )
SI.com's Joe Posnanski compiled his MLB All-Decade Team, and here are the honorees: 1B: Albert Pujols, Cardinals2B: Chase Utley, PhilliesSS: Derek Jeter, Yankees3B: Alex Rodriguez, Mariners, Rangers, YankeesLF: Barry Bonds, GiantsCF: Carlos Beltran, Royals, Astros, MetsRF: Vladimir Guerrero, Expos, AngelsC: Joe Mauer, TwinsDH: David Ortiz, Twins, Red SoxSP: Pedro Martinez, Red Sox, [...]

Have Steroids Permanently Tainted Major League Baseball?

via bleacherreport.com ( 111 Days ago )
Steroids have been a cause for concern in the baseball world for the past decade. Thinking about all the great names that have been mentioned in the Mitchell Report such as Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, Sammy Sosa, Mark Mcgwire, Jason Giambi, Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, and many more, it puts a significant dent in the sport itself. With the increasing popularity of steroids [...]

These Stars Hoping for Redemption Song

via fanhouse.com ( 125 Days ago )
by Ed PriceFiled under: MLB Playoffs, American League Division Series, National League Division SeriesDavid Ortiz used the "Risky Business" approach to turn his year around. As in, "Sometimes, you've got to say, 'What the [heck]." Ortiz, who at the end of May was hitting .185 with one homer for the Red Sox, finished the season with 28 home runs and 99 RBI. Still, he hit just .238 [...]

To Enjoy Game Again, Ortiz Plays It as if He Were a Boy

via nytimes.com ( 136 Days ago )
At the suggestion of Dave Magadan, Boston’s batting coach, David Ortiz has reduced the clutter in his mind and focused on enjoying the game. His rebound as a hitter suggests it’s working.

Boston Edges Closer to Playoffs After Win Over Kansas City

via washingtonpost.com ( 138 Days ago )
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- David Ortiz homered and drove in three runs, and Clay Buchholz took a shutout into the seventh inning to help the Boston Red Sox move closer to the postseason with a 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

Classic Chalk On The Weekends: Remembrance, Rebirth, Records

via bugsandcranks.com ( 150 Days ago )
Time yet again for Classic Chalk On The Weekends, wherein I dig through the archives so you don’t have to. September 11 2007 Barry Bonds, 9/11, And The Strength Of A Nation September 10 2008 We Came September 9 2008 Yankees Playoff Rotation Set September 7 2007 Chalk Denies Involvement In Tampa Area Anti-Yankee “Hate Crime” September 7 2007 The Yankee Fans/Discrimination [...]

Classic Chalk On The Weekends: Stirring, Singing, Burning

via bugsandcranks.com ( 157 Days ago )
Time again for Classic Chalk On The Weekends, wherein I dig through the archives so you don’t have to. September 4 2007 MLB Wants You To Vote For Barry Bonds September 3 2007 David Ortiz Sings August 30 2007 DC On TV: The Bronx Is Burning #8 $$$$$$$$

Sunday STFU: David Ortiz

via thebiglead.com ( 177 Days ago )
It took a couple of weeks, but David Ortiz finally erupted about last month’s New York Times report that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. It’s such a terrific, whining rant that we wish audio were available. It’s not everyday you get to hear a baseball player making $13 million refer to himself in the third person three times in the middle [...]

Five Free Agents The Red Sox Should Pursue This Winter

via bleacherreport.com ( 183 Days ago )
Coming off a four game sweep of the Yankees, the weak points of the Red Sox have been magnified and put up on a podium for all to see. Now that the Red Sox magic has stopped working its wonders on Nick Green and Jason Bay, even David Ortiz, this looks very different from the team that won 95 games last year. The matter is very simple: the Red Sox have a good team, but not a good [...]