David Ortiz could also be retired, however he actually hasn’t left the Boston limelight. Instead of Fenway Park, Big Papi’s stage Saturday was the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion in Boston’s seaport district. The Boston Red Sox legend spoke at Regis College’s Commencement ceremony and, to nobody’s shock, was serenaded by “Papi! Papi!” chants following his speech. Ortiz acquired an honorary doctorate of regulation. You can watch the speech and ovation right here. The 43-year-old delivered the emotional speech to Regis’ graduating class, which included his oldest daughter, Jessica Ortiz. Ortiz highlighted the significance of schooling, exhausting work and his... NESN.com
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Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Defends Boston Against Reputation For Racism
The city of Boston has garnered a reputation as a racist city, but one legendary athlete says nothing could be farther from the truth. Red Sox legend David Ortiz remains adamant about how well Boston has treated him and African Americans alike. The 10-time All-Star went on The Glass Half Empty Podcast and discussed racism in Boston with Ryan Glasspiegel of The Big Lead. “I never lived in any racial situations in Boston. Boston was a city that loved me, (and) I loved Boston,” Ortiz responded when asked about the city of Boston. “I don’t think it’s fair to blame the whole city of Boston when a couple of knuckleheads go out there and
David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez Share Expectations For 2018 Red Sox
Three of the best players in Boston Red Sox history are excited about the team’s future. David Ortiz and Jason Varitek were just two of a number of notable guests at the second annual Pedro Martinez Charity Gala on Friday night. The three former Red Sox still are involved with the organization and have high hopes for the 2018 club. To hear what Ortiz, Varitek and Martinez are expecting from the Red Sox next season, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
David Ortiz Reportedly Hasn’t Expressed Interest In World Baseball Classic
It seems David Ortiz is enjoying his retirement. The former Boston Red Sox designated hitter has been appearing in a multitude of commercials, and despite his cliffhanger tweet Monday night, it appears he’s not planning on returning to the diamond. Not even to play for his home country. Even though Ortiz won’t be showing up to spring training for the Red Sox in March, the slugger hasn’t shown any interest in playing for the Dominican Republic in this year’s World Baseball Classic, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, citing team general manager Moises Alou. Ortiz wasn’t a member of the Dominican Republic team that won th... NESN.com
Dave Dombrowski: Red Sox Still Aren’t Sure How To Replace David Ortiz
There’s a gaping hole in the Boston Red Sox’s lineup heading into 2017 and beyond. Of course, that hole is due to the retirement of designated hitter David Ortiz, and while his numbers might be replicable (though it’ll be hard), his presence certainly isn’t. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski caught up with the media Monday during the GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. to break down the team’s thoughts on a replacement. “And then the other thing which I’m not sure which direction we’re going to go, you know, how do we replace David (Ortiz) in the lineup,” Dombrowski explained. “And I’m not sure if we’re ... NESN.com
Red Sox’s Quest To Get David Ortiz One Last Ring Off To Lackluster Start
Hanley Ramirez revealed in a recent Players’ Tribune post that the Boston Red Sox set a goal in spring training to get David Ortiz a World Series ring in his final season. And so far, that plan is not going not going well at all. Well, it was going well, for a while, at least. The Red Sox surpassed all their expectations in the regular season, pulling themselves out of the American League East’s basement to win the division with a 93-69 record. But since their postseason actually has begun, it’s been a poor showing all-around. Game 1 of their AL Division Series against Cleveland saw ace Rick Porcello give up five runs over
Here Are Five Players Who Influenced David Ortiz, As Explained By Big Papi
David Ortiz has been in the majors for 20 years. He has seen a lot of things and has come across a lot of people. Yet certain moments and certain peers stood out in the crowd, leaving behind lasting impressions that impacted the Boston Red Sox designated hitter’s career for the better. NESN’s Tom Caron recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Ortiz. The two discussed a whole bunch of topics, including those who helped shape Big Papi’s illustrious run in Major League Baseball. Several names were mentioned throughout the chat, but Ortiz’s relationships with a certain crop of former big leaguers were highlighted in NESN’s “David Ortiz: The J... NESN.com