Everyone has their “the one that got away” story. The great love that could have been. For the Minnesota Twins, David Ortiz was that love. For Red Sox Nation, David Ortiz was everything. Coming to Boston changed not only David Ortiz’s life, but he help change history for not just a city, or fans, but for an entire storied franchise. (Gary Washburn; The Boston Globe)
David Ortiz is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he wasn’t the only Red Sox player on the list of 30. (Quinn Riley; Boston Sports Wave)
Former Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has some intriguing views about whether Manny Ramirez should be in Cooperstown.