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Congratulations to Dominican-born David Ortiz, who was sworn in as a United States citizen this afternoon at the John F. Kennedy Library in Dorchester. From the Globe : "My whole family, kids, and everyone have been born here," Ortiz said. "It's a great country, proud to be here, now proud to be a part of it." Ortiz's wife, Tiffany, added: "It's a big deal for him. It's really important and ... [link]

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Way to Go, Papi!
Published 6/11/2008 by Sooze (noreply@blogger.com) at Babes Love Baseball
Congratulations to David Ortiz for having such sweet sunglasses. ...and becoming a citizen of the United States. [Boston Globe] | [Boston Dirt Dogs] | [Center Field] | [Surviving Grady]

Boston's David Ortiz becomes an official American patriot
Published 6/12/2008 at Big League Stew
... has worn since partially tearing a tendon in his left hand did not stop him from clutching a small American flag as he spoke to a crush of reporters after the ceremony. "My whole family, kids, and everyone have been born here," Ortiz said. "It's a great country, proud to be here, now proud to be a part of it." I don't have much else to add, other than, congratulations, Big Papi. Welcome to the club.  A big BLS head nod to Center Field for the tip. 

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