David Ortiz

2012 Stats: 90 Games, .318 BA, 23 HRs, 60 RBIs & 1.026 OPS

The Boston Red Sox resigned DH David Ortiz to a 2 year 26 million dollar deal. Ortiz spent part of 2011 on the DL and that helped contribute to Boston's disappointing season and the firing of Manager Bobby Valentine. New Manager John Farrell will be happy to have Ortiz back in the lineup. Also Ortiz is closing in on 2,000 career hits as he is only 137 hits from the milestone.

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MLB Free Agency 2012

As the off-season is now upon us here is our list of 16 Free Agents that we will be keeping our eyes on. As players get signed we will let you know about it.

1. Adam LaRoche
2. B.J. Upton
3. Dan Haren
4. David Ortiz
5. Delmon Young
6. Ichiro Suzuki
7. Josh Hamilton
8. Kevin Youkilis
9. Kyle Lohse
10. Michael Bourn
11. Mike Napoli
12. Nick Swisher
13. Shane Victorino
14. Shaun Marcum
15. Stephen Drew
16. Zack Grienke

David Ortiz

The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with David Ortiz by signing him to a one year deal. Ortiz has been a big part of the Red Sox recent good play. Ortiz has 387 career HRs and has averaged 35.5 HRs per season that Ortiz has been a member of Soxnation (since 2003). Bringing back Ortiz was a good move for Boston as he is an excellent team leader and Jason Varitek retired.

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