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Adrian Gonzalez to Take Fly Balls in Outfield, David Ortiz Could See More Time at First Base This Season

Found March 03, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Adrian Gonzalez,  David Ortiz,  Bobby Valentine
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Boston College Eagles
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FORT MYERS, Fla. –– Bobby Valentine continues to think long-term. By penciling in David Ortiz at first base during Saturday's game against Boston College, the Red Sox manager isn't just thinking about interleague play. No, Ortiz manning first base could also be a possibility during American League games. Valentine could give Adrian Gonzalez a breather and slot him as the designated hitter more often this year. That places the onus on Ortiz to patrol first base, a position he only played twice last season. "[Ortiz] has done all the drills since he's been here at first base, so right now,...
Original Story: http://www.nesn.com/2012/03/adrian-go... Verified_ybn
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Via NESN.com  |  March 03, 2012
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Via Ted's Army  |  March 03, 2012
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Via RedSoxLife  |  March 05, 2012
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Via NESN.com  |  March 04, 2012
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Via Terez Owens  |  March 02, 2012
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