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Red Sox' David Ortiz Is Suited for a Send-Off - The New York Times
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David Ortiz montage set to John Lennon's Imagine plays at the
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Big Night for Big Papi: Red Sox honor Hall of Famer Ortiz
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Red Sox wake up after slow start, rally for win over Twins
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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz appears during a news
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David Ortiz should play on: designated hitters are as good as
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Yaz calls Ortiz second-greatest Red Sox hitter
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David Ortiz to return to Boston Red Sox for a year at least
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MLB News: Congrats to David Ortiz come from the most unexpected
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David Ortiz Reaches 500 Homers; Red Sox Beat Rays 10-4 - WSJ
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Red Sox Lead Series 3-2, But .733 Is The Stunning Number : The Two
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Ortiz's Big Bat Cannot Do It All for the Red Sox - The New York Times