I am and have always been a New York Yankees fan. Which means the Boston Red Sox are the rival I love to hate. Couple that with some terrible fan experiences and I am as much a Red Sox hater as anyone. That being said there are things that are so much bigger than sports (whether I want to admit it or not) and seeing David Ortiz healthy and happy was HUGE.

'Big Papi' is one of those guys you want to hate because he hits MOON SHOTS against the Yankees but the truth is he's a true competitor and played the game with the joy you love to see. The guy even thanked the Yankees players that he's friends with from the Boston mound. I'm happy he's good and though I will never like the Red Sox I completely respect and commend how they've handled Ortiz needing their help.

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