The Red Sox’ pursuit of Juan Soto seems to have David Ortiz giddy.
Ortiz shared with WEEI’s Rob Bradford that he was actually with Soto’s mother and brother the night before the Red Sox’ reported meeting with the superstar outfielder. Ortiz also mentioned to Bradford that he and Soto each have a residency in the same building.
Now, the Red Sox icon is hoping that the Soto will also make Fenway Park his professional home, just like Ortiz did when he signed with the team in 2003.
“I’m telling you. We would have Manny [Ramirez] and Papi for the left side,” Ortiz told Bradford, referring to current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers.