The Boston Red Sox did not like the idea of David Ortiz becoming a free agent, so they made sure it didn't happen. Instead, the club exercised the $12.5 million option on the star slugger, who has reached iconic status during his eight years in Boston. Ortiz has said in several interviews in recent months that a multiyear extension would be more to his liking than the one-year option. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said the sides discussed multiyear packages earlier this week, but that common ground was not reached. He added that Ortiz responded well to the option being picked up. "Well, first of all, we're very happy to get this resolved today in a manner that was ultimately acceptable to both parties," Epstein said. "That was important to us, to be honest with you. I don't think we were that interested in picking up an option if it was going to be seen as burdensome to the player or unfair to the player."
My hubby is from New England so he is big Red Sox fan. As a result, we watch many Red Sox games on tv. I love Papi! I hope he decides to stick around the Green Monster.
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