Before last night's game, there was a public announcement at Fenway Park:
Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and remove your caps. All of us were shocked by last night's news about David Ortiz, and our community has felt a palpable concern ever since. As befits his out-sized personality, wishes for a speedy recovery have poured in from all over baseball, from the world of sports, and even from respected world leaders. He is loved throughout our nation and beyond, yet to us, he is our own adopted son. Won't you please join us as we offer a moment of reflection, thought, and prayer for a complete healing and a full recovery for our beloved, Big Papi.