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Boston Red Sox saying farewell to their 'Big Papi' as DH David Ortiz announces he'll retire after 2016 season
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Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz beating the shift - ESPN
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Making Tracks on the Road to Cooperstown: Who's Boosted Their Hall Odds in 2022?
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Cooperstown Notebook: The 2023 Progress Report, Part I
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Can Freddie Freeman Re-Open the 3,000 Hit Club?
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David Ortiz says he could have 3,000 career hits if not for one thing
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JAWS and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot: Alex Rodriguez
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As shifts suppress offense, time has come to consider a rule change - Sports Illustrated
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Legendary slugger David Ortiz not a fan of defensive shifts, says he had '500 hits' taken away
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2023 MLB Draft: The Top 400 Prospects - Future Stars Series
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MLB: David Ortiz tendría 3,000 hits de no ser por shift