Many details and the motivation surrounding the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz Sunday in the Dominican Republic remain unclear, but this much is certain: It was a reminder that pro sports celebrities can be targets for all sorts of crime, from extortion, kidnapping and, apparently, attempted murder.
Ortiz reportedly is in stable condition after having portions of his intestines, colon and gall bladder removed. He is expected to make a full recovery, which is good news for a man beloved across baseball as "Big Papi."
“I’m heartbroken. I really am," said Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, who worked for the Red Sox during Ortiz's final four seasons in Boston.