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Red Sox 2, A's 1: Dice dazzles
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David Ortiz's return for April 19 'hopeful' as he begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket
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SoxProspects News: Cup of Coffee: Granberg powers Drive; Wright on mound in Pawtucket
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Big Papi hits 400th career HR in Red Sox uniform
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David Ortiz playing for the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox during a rehab News Photo - Getty Images
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417 Pawtucket Red Sox Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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RED SOX: Bucholz improves to 5-0, with win over Astros
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David Ortiz hits 509th homer to power Red Sox past White Sox
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Rays 6, Red Sox 4: Sox kept at bay vs. Tampa
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David Ortiz limps off after fouling ball off right shin
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In '13, Ortiz proved his story is that of Boston itself - Sports Illustrated Vault