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Red Sox to retire Papi's No. 34 next year
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | @IanMBrowne | October 2nd, 2016
BOSTON -- Number 34 -- which David Ortiz has worn proudly on the back of his uniform for the last 14 seasons in Boston -- will never be donned by another Red Sox player.
During Ortiz's already powerful Sunday ceremony to recognize the impending end to his career, the Red Sox surprised their slugger with the announcement that No. 34 will go on the right-field facade of Fenway Park during a ceremony prior to a game next season.
"No idea that was going to happen," said Ortiz. "No clue. Everything was great. Everything was very special. Everything went better than perfect."
Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice, two of the players who have their numbers retired at Fenway, came onto the field to greet Ortiz and congratulate him on the honor.
Ortiz played his final regular-season game at Fenway Park on Sunday, a 2-1 Red Sox loss, and he will start his final postseason run for Boston on Thursday in the American League Division Series on the road against the Indians.
Number 34 will join 1 (Bobby Doerr), 4 (Joe Cronin), 6 (Johnny Pesky), 8 (Yaz), 14 (Rice), 26 (Wade Boggs), 27 (Carlton Fisk) and 45 (Pedro Martinez) as the only ones retired by the Red Sox. Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired by all 30 Major League teams, and also hangs on the facade at Fenway.
Ortiz is the first player in Red Sox history who will have his number retired within a year after his career coming to an end.
In addition, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the bridge over Mass Pike on Brookline Ave. will be called the "Big Papi" Bridge. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced that "David Ortiz Drive" will be the new name of the street that intersects with the commuter rail station near Fenway Park.
"I just want to thank everybody that was involved in it, everybody that did something for it. It was very special," said Ortiz.
By Ian Browne / MLB.com | @IanMBrowne | October 2nd, 2016
BOSTON -- Number 34 -- which David Ortiz has worn proudly on the back of his uniform for the last 14 seasons in Boston -- will never be donned by another Red Sox player.
During Ortiz's already powerful Sunday ceremony to recognize the impending end to his career, the Red Sox surprised their slugger with the announcement that No. 34 will go on the right-field facade of Fenway Park during a ceremony prior to a game next season.
"No idea that was going to happen," said Ortiz. "No clue. Everything was great. Everything was very special. Everything went better than perfect."
Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice, two of the players who have their numbers retired at Fenway, came onto the field to greet Ortiz and congratulate him on the honor.
Ortiz played his final regular-season game at Fenway Park on Sunday, a 2-1 Red Sox loss, and he will start his final postseason run for Boston on Thursday in the American League Division Series on the road against the Indians.
Number 34 will join 1 (Bobby Doerr), 4 (Joe Cronin), 6 (Johnny Pesky), 8 (Yaz), 14 (Rice), 26 (Wade Boggs), 27 (Carlton Fisk) and 45 (Pedro Martinez) as the only ones retired by the Red Sox. Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired by all 30 Major League teams, and also hangs on the facade at Fenway.
Ortiz is the first player in Red Sox history who will have his number retired within a year after his career coming to an end.
In addition, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the bridge over Mass Pike on Brookline Ave. will be called the "Big Papi" Bridge. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced that "David Ortiz Drive" will be the new name of the street that intersects with the commuter rail station near Fenway Park.
"I just want to thank everybody that was involved in it, everybody that did something for it. It was very special," said Ortiz.
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hope the indians sweep their asses.
hope the indians sweep their asses.
They are going crazy over him over here. He got his own tortilla chips.
Alessandro de' Medici
Banned
Damn Kobe, K.G., Duncan Jeter, A. Rod and now Ortiz
Thanks for the games and the memories Ortiz
Thanks for the games and the memories Ortiz
Alessandro de' Medici
Banned
Damn Kobe, K.G., Duncan Jeter, A. Rod and now Ortiz
Thanks for the games and the memories Ortiz
Thanks for the games and the memories Ortiz
Alessandro de' Medici
Banned
That's like u going crazy over your Pops, Ma Dukes etc. Patriots football Celitics basketball, Red Sox, Clam Chower etc
And the Bruins
the twins feel stupid lol for letting him go
Thanks that was great!
Yea bro Ortiz was my 3rd baseball jersey I got
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Tom Brady wishes David Ortiz luck but doesn't want him to retire
Big League Stew
Liz Roscher 19 hours ago
Breaking down the Red Sox's postseason chances
Mike Oz of Big League Stew takes a look at Boston's playoff potential - including what you need to know, why they could win the World Series and how they could be eliminated early.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s suspension is over, but he had just enough time on his hands on Tuesday to talk about his favorite retiring player and fellow Boston athlete: Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.
With Ortiz retiring whenever the Red Sox are finished in the playoffs (either by elimination or World Series victory), Brady took to Facebook to wish Big Papi luck in his final postseason.
Here’s the text of Brady’s post:
Best of luck in your final playoffs, Papi! I’ve loved watching you play over the years — no one is better than you when the pressure is on. Hope everyone can join me in sending David Ortiz out the right way by supporting the David Ortiz Children’s Fund here:http://bit.ly/farewellpapi
PS – It’s not too late to change your mind, Papi!! Let’s talk…. HA
Big League Stew
Liz Roscher 19 hours ago
Breaking down the Red Sox's postseason chances
Mike Oz of Big League Stew takes a look at Boston's playoff potential - including what you need to know, why they could win the World Series and how they could be eliminated early.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s suspension is over, but he had just enough time on his hands on Tuesday to talk about his favorite retiring player and fellow Boston athlete: Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.
With Ortiz retiring whenever the Red Sox are finished in the playoffs (either by elimination or World Series victory), Brady took to Facebook to wish Big Papi luck in his final postseason.
Here’s the text of Brady’s post:
Best of luck in your final playoffs, Papi! I’ve loved watching you play over the years — no one is better than you when the pressure is on. Hope everyone can join me in sending David Ortiz out the right way by supporting the David Ortiz Children’s Fund here:http://bit.ly/farewellpapi
PS – It’s not too late to change your mind, Papi!! Let’s talk…. HA
Sam Adams to release limited edition 'Big Hapi' beer as tribute to David Ortiz
The iconic Samuel Adams brewery in Boston will pay tribute to one of the city's greatest sports heroes this week.
Samuel Adams is releasing "Big Hapi," a mango juice-infused double IPA, to honor retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. The beer will be released for one day only, on Friday.
According to the Facebook page for the beer release event, 541 bottles will be available exclusively at Samuel Adams' Boston brewery, one for each of Ortiz's career home runs. Of course, bottle No. 34 belongs to Big Papi.
"Big Hapi" costs $29.99 per bottle, with all proceeds benefiting The David Ortiz Children's Fund. Fans are limited to one bottle per person.
Fans can start lining up at the brewery at 2 p.m. on Friday. Beer sales will begin at 4 p.m.
The iconic Samuel Adams brewery in Boston will pay tribute to one of the city's greatest sports heroes this week.
Samuel Adams is releasing "Big Hapi," a mango juice-infused double IPA, to honor retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. The beer will be released for one day only, on Friday.
According to the Facebook page for the beer release event, 541 bottles will be available exclusively at Samuel Adams' Boston brewery, one for each of Ortiz's career home runs. Of course, bottle No. 34 belongs to Big Papi.
"Big Hapi" costs $29.99 per bottle, with all proceeds benefiting The David Ortiz Children's Fund. Fans are limited to one bottle per person.
Fans can start lining up at the brewery at 2 p.m. on Friday. Beer sales will begin at 4 p.m.