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Boston Red Sox: Who is on Santa’s naughty and nice list?

By Tyler Mason

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) rounds third base to score a run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) rounds third base to score a run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after the loss against the Cleveland Indians in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after the loss against the Cleveland Indians in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

David Ortiz

We all saw this one coming.

In 2016, David Ortiz had arguable the best last season by any athlete in the history of sports. Whenever I talked about David Ortiz throughout the season, I compared him to an old bottle of wine. The older it gets, the better it becomes.

At the ripe age of 40, Ortiz played in 151 games, which was the most he has played in since 2006. In those games, Big Papi belted a team leading 38 home runs while accumulating 127 RBI’s. Along with those numbers, he also had 48 doubles, which was the second most in his career. Ortiz finished 6th in the MVP voting, which is impressive enough to be recognized that highly since he is a designated hitter and doesn’t contribute defensively.

All of New England couldn’t be more thankful for what David Ortiz did for not just the Red Sox, but the city of Boston itself.

So yes, Ortiz definitely deserves to be on the nice list as he enjoys retirement.

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