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Big Papi, big goodbye: David Ortiz primed for final season
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Big Papi, big goodbye: David Ortiz primed for final season
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David Ortiz says goodbye to fans after Red Sox are swept by
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Big Papi begins long goodbye as Red Sox open with Indians
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