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07:15 AM EDT on Thursday, July 24, 2008 By SEAN McADAM Journal Sports Writer SEATTLE — Help is on the way for the Red Sox in the form of David Ortiz . The Sox expect to activate Ortiz before tomorrow’s homestand opener against the Yankees. Ortiz, who hasn’t played since May because of a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, has spent the last week rehabbing in Pawtucket and Portland. “It ... [link]

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Baseball Today: Thursday, July 24
Published 7/24/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... 'HELP IS ON THE WAY': Also brightening the skies hereabouts is tomorrow's anticipated return of David Ortiz. McAdam talks to Kevin Youkilis, J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell about the impact he'll have on the lineup, with Drew calling it "like making a big deal at the [trade] deadline." Ortiz told reporters in Portland, where he completed his rehab assignment last night, that his wrist ...

Morning Roundup for 7/24 (Ortiz, Martinez, Carpenter and much more)
Published 7/24/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
It’s not like this is earth shattering news, but Sean McAdam of The Providence Journal (click here for the article) is reporting that David Ortiz is expected to be activated by the Red Sox in time for tomorrow’s game against the New York Yankees. That is what we’ve been hearing, but the time is finally here. I’d activate him in all formats ASAP. According to Rob Biertempfel of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (click ...

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Papi’s First Night In Portland

Comcast SportsNet » Wicked Good Sports found this 7/22/2008 on soxanddawgs.com

David Ortiz sits in the Portland Sea Dogs dugout - AP The David Ortiz rehab tour has found itself in Portland, Maine tonight and he will play 3 games there, including tonight, before heading back to Boston to be activated on Friday night barring ...

That's More Like It

Posted 7/28/2008 on Fenway West

The rain that fell at Fenway early this evening seemed to wash all of the Red Sox problems away. The latest Manny episode is over and Sox fans can now enjoy his production for the remainder of the season. If tonight was any indication (3-5 2RBI, 2R) it should be a good run. The Sox offense rebounded nicely with everyone getting a hit but Drew.(he did walk twice) David Ortiz hit his first home ...

The sock returns for Ramirez and Ortiz

Posted 7/28/2008 on Projo Sox Blog

BOSTON _ The hugs were back for the Red Sox last night, especially for David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. For Sox fans, that is welcome news. For the first time in more than two months, the two guys in the heart of the Boston order were doing what they have done so often in the past. That is, they were ripping the ball all over the park and helping the Sox to a victory, this one 9-2 ...

Big bash

Posted 7/28/2008 on Extra Bases

David Ortiz just slammed one out. And got a standing ovation to boot. With Dustin Pedroia on second base, and a full count, David Ortiz smashed a ball into the seats in right field. It was his first home run since May 31 at Baltimore, and his first at Fenway since May 18 against Milwaukee. It was just the 15th homer of the month for the Sox. They had been tied with the Blue Jays for ...

Fine Premier

Posted 7/26/2008 on Baseball Musings

Damaso Marte makes his Yankees debut, coming in to face David Ortiz with men on first and second. New York was up 7-3. Marte strikes out Ortiz, doing his job as a LOOGY. On a separate note, did David Ortiz...

Big Papi records his first hit since May 31

Posted 7/26/2008 on Extra Bases

It was just a grounder up the middle, but the mere sight David Ortiz earning a hit in the majors seems like a distant memory since Ortiz has been out of major league action for nearly two months. Ortiz' fourth inning hit was his first since a solo home run in the top of the third inning against Baltimore on May 31. That home run tied the game 2-2, which the Sox would win 6-3. Ortiz was ...

Ortiz's clubhouse cameo

Posted 7/26/2008 on Extra Bases

A bit of a funny sighting before the game. At about 3:30, between 15 and 20 media members had gathered around Red Sox slugger David Ortiz' locker. Ortiz would be playing in his first game since May 31 and everyone obviously wanted to get his opinion on how he felt and so on. Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen walked over to a fridge near Ortiz' locker and grabbed a drink and saw the large ...

Ortiz is back

Posted 7/25/2008 on Extra Bases

David Ortiz just got a huge standing ovation, and a "Papi! Papi!" chant as he strode to the plate for his first at bat in nearly two months. He seemed pretty happy (and possibly relieved) to be back before the game, though he didn't have much to offer reporters other than, "I'm really, really excited and back. I'll talk to you after the game."

Ortiz, Ramirez return to the Red Sox line-up

Posted 7/25/2008 on Rotoprofessor

According to Mike Rose of New York Newsday (click here for the post) both Manny Ramirez & David Ortiz are in the Boston Red Sox line-up for their game tonight against the Yankees. The entire line-up is as follows, with Josh Beckett doing the pitching: 1. Dustin Pedroia - 2B 2. Kevin Youkilis - 1B 3. David Ortiz [...]

ORTIZ BACK IN, BUT IS MANNY OUT?

Posted 7/25/2008 on The #1 Source for New England Sports Opinions and Propaganda...

David Ortiz will be in tonight's lineup against the Yankees. Brandon Moss was optioned to AAA Pawtucket to make room. Ortiz hasn't played since May 31st. But his return might not be as splendid as we'd been anticipating. Manny Ramirez missed Wednesday afternoon's game, complaining of a sore knee. Normally this wouldn't be a big story, but after the now infamous bat-on-shoulder pinch hitting ...

The Ortiz Factor

Posted 7/25/2008 on Baseball Musings

Gordon Edes points out that the Boston offense performed just as well with David Ortiz on the DL as they performed before Ortiz's injury: Consider the numbers, before and after Ortiz's injury: Batting average: .280 before; .279 after. Runs per...

Just a Reminder: Activate Papi

Posted 7/25/2008 on The Disabled List Informer

David Ortiz will be activated for tomorrow’s game against the Yankees, and will resume his normal third spot in the lineup. Needless to say, you have to take him out of your DL spot tonight so...

David Ortiz Returns to the Red Sox

Posted 7/24/2008 on Fenway West

David Ortiz has returned to the Red Sox from the DL. To make room for his return the Sox have optioned Brandon Moss to Pawtucket. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation

Let's Hope Its Not a Bad Omen

Posted 7/24/2008 on Fenway West

After David Ortiz left the game in Portland for his last rehab game a skunk ran on the field. The game was delayed until the skunk left the playing area but only after he sent some fans running. Ortiz was 0-1 with a walk in the game. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation

Papi K's

Posted 7/22/2008 on Extra Bases

By Dan Hickling Globe Correspondent PORTLAND, Maine -- Bottom of the first, here at Hadlock. David Ortiz digs in against Broshius for the first time. None on, two out. Ortiz strikes out in an eight pitch at-bat He got ahead 2-0, and 3-1, before taking a called strike then fouling off two straight. Broshius came inside with an 80 mph curveball, which Ortiz took for strike three.

David Ortiz One Step Closer to Return and ‘Tek breaking out?

Posted 7/22/2008 on On Deck Sports Blog

Last night was the start of David Ortiz’ last part of his journey back to the Majors, almost two months after going on the disabled list with a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Ortiz, sporting a Portland Sea Dogs uniform, went 2-3 with an RBI, R, and a BB. Although, unfortunately, he could not homer in this game. Overall, however, Ortiz is 5-12 with 3 HR and 6 ...

Morning Roundup for 7/22 (Diamondback & Marlin pitcher news, Ortiz and more)

Posted 7/22/2008 on Rotoprofessor

A lot of tidbits hanging around for this morning that are worth mentioning: According to Dan Hickling of The Providence Journal (click here for the article), David Ortiz says that he is “very close to being 100 percent. Very close. Not too far away. I know myself really good, and I know when things are going [...]

Another Good Night For Big Papi

Posted 7/22/2008 on Fenway West

David Ortiz went 2-3 with a walk for the Portland Sea Dogs last night. He is now 5-12 since he began his rehab games with the PawSox and Sea Dogs and has had no problems with the wrist. He will return to Boston when the team returns to Fenway to play the Yankees. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation

Ortiz walks in first at bat

Posted 7/21/2008 on Extra Bases

By Dan Hickling Globe Correspondent PORTLAND, Maine -- David Ortiz just walked in his first AB against Joey Martinez. He had fallen behind 1-2, then worked the walk, taking ball four on a check swing, 84 mph slider. More to come.

Papi's in Portland

Posted 7/21/2008 on Extra Bases

By DAN HICKLING Globe Correspondent PORTLAND, MAINE -- Papi-palooza hit Portland this afternoon, just about the same time the rains did, so the scheduled batting practice for the Portland Sea Dogs, and their designated hitter for the next three days, David Ortiz, was washed out. Skies are clear now, and a 7 p.m. first pitch still seems to be on target. Ortiz did do some hitting in ...

Ramirez, Ortiz lead 15-hit attack as Sox take finale

Published 7/28/2008 on USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories

The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again though for the first time in a while shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk ...

Ramirez, Ortiz lead 15-hit attack, Sox win finale

Published 7/28/2008 on Boston.com -- Baseball News

The David Ortiz-Manny Ramirez combo struck again -- though for the first time in a while -- shifting the focus from Ramirez's talk about being traded by the Red Sox and helping to end the Yankees' eight-game winning streak with a 9-2 victory Sunday night.

ON DECK: YANKEES AT RED SOX

Published 7/25/2008 on NY Post: Sports

David Ortiz is coming back just in time to face the team he has tormented the most in his career. Ortiz, who has not played since May 31 due to an injured wrist, will return to the lineup tonight against the Yankees for the start of a crucial...

Red Sox option OF Brandon Moss to minors

Published 7/24/2008 on FOXSports.com News for MLB

With slugger David Ortiz apparently ready to come off the disabled list, the Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Brandon Moss to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. The Red Sox said they would fill Moss' roster spot Friday before the opener of a weekend ...