Yankee fans are pointing to the spike in his HR totals in 2003 as compared to 2002. The Twins did not want him swinging for the fences, they wanted him to be hitting singles and playing small ball. Upon arrival in Boston, they said swing away. That’s why he started hitting more home runs.
Yes, it is a sad day in Red Sox Nation. I like Papi as much as any other fan. I’ve read his autobiography and was impressed by his integrity and his many other positive qualities. I will reserve final judgement of him after he does his research to find out what the substance was that got him on ‘the list.’ One thing is certain, he will talk, he will come clean, and it won’t be some half assed dog ‘n pony show like A-Rod or that other former Yankee.
David Ortiz is no Roger Clemens.
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