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Long before the shooting, Big Papi had brushes with people who
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Young Red Sox fan wishes David Ortiz a speedy recovery after Ortiz
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz Shot in Dominican Republica: Latest
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Ex-Red Sox star Ortiz makes first social media comments since
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David Ortiz is 'feeling good.' Now, he just wants to say thanks.
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Boston Red Sox David Ortiz Shot in Dominican Republica: Latest
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David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame; Bonds, Clemens denied
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David Ortiz makes first appearance in Dominican Republic since
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David Price, David Ortiz, Red Sox top Indians
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Leiter rewards Yanks, stifles Sox Late Boston rally falls short
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Boston Red Sox DAVID ORTIZ(Big Papi) hits his 18th home run of the
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David Ortiz back in Boston after being shot in Dominican Republic bar
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