David Ortiz

  1. Boston Red Sox: Why David Ortiz is a Bargain at $15 Million

    After a lengthy contract negotiation, which ended merely days before a likely arbitration hearing, David Ortiz is back with the Boston Red Sox for 2012...

    Adam MacDonald Written by Adam MacDonald about 1 day ago 374 reads 1 comments

  2. One More Year of David Ortiz: Debating the Merits of the Red Sox Deal

    In the end, it was simply a "meet me halfway" agreement. David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox , who had been at odds over a potential future contract since the end of last season, settled on a one year deal worth $14...

    Ben Shapiro Written by Ben Shapiro about 3 days ago 355 reads 1 comments

  3. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox Avoid Abritration: Best-Case Scenario for Ortiz, Sox

    ESPN's Buster Olney reported this morning that the Boston Red Sox and DH David Ortiz avoided their arbitration meeting, scheduled for later today, by agreeing to a one-year, $14...

    Benjamin Klein Written by Benjamin Klein about 4 days ago 173 reads 0 comments

  4. David Ortiz: Red Sox Make Brilliant Move Bringing Back Big Papi on 1-Year Deal

    David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox have avoided salary arbitration with a one-year contract for $14.575 million, according to ESPN's Buster Olney ...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 4 days ago 9,029 reads 19 comments

  5. David Ortiz Has a Deal in Place: Will Not Go to Arbitration

    According to a tweet by ESPN's Buster Olney , David Ortiz has come to terms with the Boston Red Sox for one year and a midpoint of $14.575 million...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 4 days ago 117 reads 0 comments

  6. David Ortiz: Arbitration Hearing Is Looming for the Sox Slugger

    According to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald , an arbitration hearing date has been scheduled for David Ortiz but neither the Red Sox nor the players' union will reveal the date...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 9 days ago 1,346 reads 5 comments

  7. Boston Red Sox: The Five Players Under the Most Pressure in 2012

    After the debacle that was September 2011, when Boston completed one of the most spectacular implosions in major league history, the Red Sox have been in a state of transition this offseason...

    Adam MacDonald Written by Adam MacDonald about 10 days ago 2,046 reads 11 comments

  8. MLB Power Rankings: Prince Fielder and the 25 Best Fat Guys in Baseball History

    Don't get me wrong—I've got no problem with big guys. In fact, everyone loves fat guys. They're the life of the party, make you laugh hysterically, would never steal your girl and know where all the best places are to eat...

    Christopher Czar Written by Christopher Czar about 12 days ago 5,404 reads 3 comments

  9. Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz Looking for a Big Payday in Arbitration Hearing

    When David Ortiz filed for arbitration, he set the bar fairly high, asking for $16.5 million from the Boston Red Sox to play in 2012. On the flip side, the Red Sox offered him $12...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 16 days ago 872 reads 3 comments

  10. Fantasy Baseball 2012: 10 DH-Only Sluggers Worth Consideration on Draft Day

    Fantasy baseball 2012 is just around the corner and that means knowing the players before draft day. Names like Edgar Martinez, David Ortiz and The Big Hurt come to mind when thinking about designated hitters...

    Scott Russell Written by Scott Russell about 18 days ago 129 reads 1 comments

  11. Clay Buchholz, Carl Crawford and 5 Red Sox Hopes

    Last year was close to a worst-case scenario in terms of performance compared to expectation, and the Red Sox were still about eight minutes short of making the playoffs. That says this team is still a threat, but certain things have to go differently..

    Nathan Palatsky Written by Nathan Palatsky about 18 days ago 1,127 reads 5 comments

  12. Super Bowl XLVI: Reliving the Best Moments of New York-Boston Rivalry in Sports

    When the G-Men and the Pats take the gridiron on February 5th, a lot will be at stake. Sure, the Giants will try to cap off a thrilling, improbable playoff run, and true, New England ...

    Steven Goldstein Written by Steven Goldstein about 22 days ago 657 reads 3 comments

  13. Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz Will Need to Value Legacy over Millions

    The Boston Red Sox and designated hitter David Ortiz have some talking to do after an arbitration offer was released by the club. It's clear that the value the Red Sox put on star slugger Ortiz is not nearly as much as Ortiz values himself at...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 1 month ago 2,769 reads 5 comments