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| Yes, that is Big Papi! |
Before David Ortiz became Big Papi and a three time World Series champion with the Red Sox, he was simply known as David Arias - a Twins 1st baseman/DH fighting for his share of playing time. And most people remember that great trade prior to the 2003 season, when the Twins traded Ortiz to the Red Sox for, um, well, nothing really. He was actually outright released and the Sox acquired him for no cost. And ever since, Oritz has feasted against Twins pitching, hitting .323 with 20 home runs in 67 career games. In particular, he's loved visiting Target Field, where after getting a single and a double in last night's game, his career average which was .435 there actually dropped. He has also hit 9 long flys in just 17 games.
So, it wouldn't be surprising if the Twins were a little bitter at all the success he's had in his post-Minnesota career. But they were good sports about it and honored him prior to the game last night. First of all they presented a cheque to Pucket's Scholar's Program - Kirby Puckett was a good friend of his, and is the reason he chose #34 when he came to Boston. But more entertaining was the story his old teammates shared involving his "tidy whities and peanut butter". You have to watch the
video for all the details.
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