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David Ortiz pregame tribute: Boston Red Sox post message to
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Mourning Ortiz asks Rays to cancel ceremony in his honor
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Farewell to David Ortiz
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Red Sox Player David Ortiz Declares During Pregame Tribute: This
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David Ortiz asked Tampa Bay to cancel pregame tribute following
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David Ortiz most memorable career moments
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David Ortiz breaks down thanking late mom in Red Sox tribute
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Fans applaud Ortiz at Yankee Stadium
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LEADING OFF: Subway Series rolls, Ortiz honor, missing Cards
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Baseball Marlins' ace pitcher Jose Fernandez killed in boat crash
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Ring it in: Sox celebrate title in elaborate ceremony
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Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez dead after boating accident