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Larry Lucchino, Bobby Valentine Aren't Worried About David Ortiz's Arbitration Case

Found February 10, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Bobby Valentine,  David Ortiz
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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BOSTON –– The arbitration hearing between David Ortiz and the Red Sox is rapidly approaching. But if both sides fail to settle on the designated hitter's salary before Monday's court date, Red Sox team president Larry Lucchino said he doesn't expect any contentious backlash between the two parties. "This is just a business disagreement," said Lucchino, who also confirmed that the hearing is Monday. "David is worthy of a whole lot of money and we're happy to recognize that fact. He's essentially a signed player, it's just a question of what number [salary]. "I don't think anyone is going to...
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