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David Ortiz Contemplating Whether to Play for Dominican Republic in 2013 World Baseball Classic
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David Ortiz blames Team Dominican Republic's shock WBC 2023 exit on early scheduling
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Designated hitter David Ortiz of Dominican Republic celebrates after News Photo - Getty Images
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Designated hitter David Ortiz of the Dominican Republic slides in News Photo - Getty Images
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Designated hitter David Ortiz of Dominican Republic pops a ball up News Photo - Getty Images
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Designated hitter David Ortiz of Dominican Republic celebrates after News Photo - Getty Images
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Former baseball star David Ortiz wounded in Dominican Republic shooting, Baseball
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David Ortiz makes excuse for why Dominican Republic lost in WBC