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Big Papi David Ortiz still happy with decision to retire - ESPN - Boston Red Sox Blog- ESPN
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Twins congratulate David Ortiz on HOF induction, it ends badly - Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More
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David Ortiz Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame - MLB Trade Rumors
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Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits: 9780312383442: Ortiz, David, Massarotti, Tony: Books
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Boston Red Sox Nation: September 2005
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Twins fans' favorite baseball teams, ranked first to last (2018) - Twinkie Town
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David Ortiz gets the call : r/baseball
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MLB on FOX - Before I was Big Papi with the Red Sox and
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David Ortiz undergoes surgery in Boston; will remain in ICU for several days
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Remember David Ortiz's career with 10 of his most memorable hits
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WHAT IF THE TWINS DIDN'T RELEASE DAVID ORTIZ?