Editor's note: Didier Morais will review each position for the Red Sox for the 2013 season.
Contract negotiations are ongoing to bring David Ortiz back to Boston.
After playing on one-year deals for two consecutive seasons, the designated hitter is seeking a two-year contract with the Red Sox this offseason with the intent of finishing his career in Boston.
But the 2012 season certainly exemplifies Ortiz's unique situation.
On one hand, he showed there was enough gas in the tank at 36, whacking 23 home runs and 60 RBIs while hitting .318. On the other hand, Ortiz only played 90 games after an Achilles injury prematurely ended his season.
The setback could be a byproduct of the slugger's age. Given his contributions to the organization and sizzling first three months last year, the Red Sox are likely to ink Ortiz to return as a designated hitter.
After all, they received little to nothing from the DH position when Ortiz was sidelined. The combination ...
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David Ortiz,
Mauro Gomez,
Daniel Nava,
Jarrod Saltalamacchia,
Ryan Lavarnway
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox
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