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David Ortiz – Society for American Baseball Research
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David Ortiz does not belong in the Hall of Fame - The Washington Post
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David Ortiz Boston Red Sox 2022 MLB Alumni Hall of Fame Bobblehead Ltd Ed of 288
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David Ortiz sprays “Yankee repellent” on Juan Soto in funny All-Star Game moment – NBC Sports Boston
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David Ortiz SMASHES the dugout phone and gets ejected!
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Before signing David Ortiz in 2003, Red Sox had one final request - The Boston Globe
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David Ortiz - Wikipedia
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David Ortiz got his bridge sign, and his reaction was priceless - The Boston Globe
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M.V.P. Goes to a Most Valuable Papi - The New York Times
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Red Sox Icon David Ortiz Sees Himself In This Playoff Performer
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Red Sox Extend David Ortiz Through 2015 - MLB Trade Rumors
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Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz sets Rogers Centre record for homers by a visiting player