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David Ortiz's impact on Red Sox history
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From the archives: New Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez - Mangin Photography Archive
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Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens denied Hall of Fame on final ballot
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David Ortiz's number 34 to be retired by Boston Red Sox – The Denver Post
Big Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out
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Curse 86'd! Red Sox end 86 years of frustration, futility with clean sweep of Cardinals - Deseret News
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Before signing David Ortiz in 2003, Red Sox had one final request - The Boston Globe
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All-Time Boston Red Sox Roster: Pedro Martínez - Over the Monster
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David Ortiz came to Boston in 2003 because the Twins didn't want to pay a $2 million dollar option. In 2002 Papi hit .272 with 20 Homers and 75 RBI in 125