Because, apparently, it's the All Star break and there was nothing else to write about this week, somebody asked David Ortiz, DH extraordinaire for the Boston Red Sox, if he would like to finish his career as a Red Sox.
The Red Sox have a $12.5 million option on Big Papi for the 2011 season, and will have to think long and hard if they want to pay that much for a "slugger" who is on a rapid rate of decline since losing the magical bat of Manny Ramirez.
When asked in a made-up poll, Yankees fans everywhere insisted that the Red Sox honor Papi's request.
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Papi's Eternal Well of Generosity Overflows
David Ortiz, or Big Papi as you may know him, won the annual display of long-ball prowess last night. Ortiz was tied with Hanley Ramirez at 21 each going into the final round, and then went off for 11 dingers in the final round. Hanley, who is used to being unable to finish things... like ground balls, put on quite a show to tie him with Papi and get into the finals, but then completely fell apart under the intense pressure of dozens of watchful fans.
Big Papi's Eternal Well of Generosity
David Ortiz, or Big Papi as some call him, dropped a not-so-subtle hint before Monday's game against the Rays on Monday, when he was quoted as saying that he would love to take part in the Home Run Derby if he is invited. Ortiz is on the short list of people who have publicly admitted to wanting to take part in the HRD at Anaheim next week.
A much longer, and more prestigious, list that has been emerging through the week is the list of players who want nothing to do with the HRD. On this list: Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, Josh Hamilton, and (much to everyone's disappointment) Omar Infante.
Adrian Beltre has said that he would decline the invitation to participate, if asked. MLB responded by saying, "Why would we ask him?"
A much longer, and more prestigious, list that has been emerging through the week is the list of players who want nothing to do with the HRD. On this list: Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, Josh Hamilton, and (much to everyone's disappointment) Omar Infante.
Adrian Beltre has said that he would decline the invitation to participate, if asked. MLB responded by saying, "Why would we ask him?"
Pedroia & Flying
On Baseball Tonight last week, Boston Red Sox second baseman, and 2008 AL MVP, Dustin Pedroia admitted a fear of flying. Apparently he is trying to get over that fear by remembering the wisdom Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, "If he dies, he dies."
When asked to comment on Pedroia's fear of flying, David Ortiz said, "I'm really glad he finally owned up to it. Whenever the plane is about to take off, we have to remind Dusty to wear his Depends and stop screaming like a 4 year old girl."
In response to Ortiz, Pedroia quipped, "Who here has won an MVP award? That's right, me. Stick it, Papi."
When asked to comment on Pedroia's fear of flying, David Ortiz said, "I'm really glad he finally owned up to it. Whenever the plane is about to take off, we have to remind Dusty to wear his Depends and stop screaming like a 4 year old girl."
In response to Ortiz, Pedroia quipped, "Who here has won an MVP award? That's right, me. Stick it, Papi."
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