Big Papi Legend Coming to a Close in the Worst Possible Way
Published by Andy Lindberg on May 15, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - MLB
“Sorry, guys, I don’t feel like talking right now,” Ortiz said. “Just put down ‘Papi stinks.’”
This was the quote from David Ortiz after the Red Sox’ brutal 13-inning loss to the Los Angeles Angles of Anaheim, the team with the most unnecessary name in baseball.
I can’t stand to see Ortiz like this. Ortiz, the man whose smile stretches from ear to ear in the photos. Ortiz, the man who broke the Red Sox’ single season home run record with 54 in 2006. Ortiz, the Yankee-killer. His aura is fading faster than the ghost of Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams.
I called for patience with Papi early in the season. But I have never, ever, seen an 0-7 showing in the box score out of our three-hit...
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