Big Papi: Sox won't get Santana

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It wasn't the holiday message Red Sox fans were looking for. Although David Ortiz' infectious smile and trademark hugs were spread throughout Gillette Stadium during his visit to the Patriots' game against Miami yesterday, the message he delivered regarding the possible arrival of Johan Santana was anything but joyous for many of the Sox faithful. "No," Ortiz said when asked if he thought his good friend, Santana, would be traded to the Red Sox. "I was (following it) for a minute, but I guess they stopped. They don't want him to go. (Minnesota) already gave Boston too many good things already. Me, and now Santana? No way."

Boston Herald

David Ortiz, AP David Ortiz, AP
December 24, 2007  06:52 AM ET

He's using reverse psychology, you known how superstitious players are!

December 24, 2007  08:37 AM ET

What about the spirit of giving during this Christmas season?

December 24, 2007  09:52 AM ET

who gives a rats **** what David Ortiz thinks...he and Schilling should get together and go to mime school...

December 24, 2007  09:59 AM ET

Jim L made a funny.
You get a cookie.

December 24, 2007  10:09 AM ET

I just wish both of them would shut the h.e.ll up...as if either of them have ANY idea on whether or not the Twins will trade Santana to the Red Sox....and his whole c.oc.ky statment about how since the Twins gave Minnesota Boston is ridiculous since Ortiz was RELEASED by the Twins not TRADED to the Twins...and he was released cause he was nowhere near the player he turned into when he was with the Twins...maybe ORTIZ THINKS he was traded...

December 24, 2007  10:11 AM ET

Jim hell is allowed. (smile)

December 24, 2007  10:13 AM ET

gotta try that post again:

I just wish both of them would shut the h.e.ll up...as if either of them have ANY idea on whether or not the Twins will trade Santana to the Red Sox....and his whole c.oc.ky statment of: ' They don't want him to go. (Minnesota) already gave Boston too many good things already. Me, and now Santana? No way." That statement is arrogant and s.tu.p.id since Ortiz was RELEASED by the Twins not TRADED to the Red Sox...and he was released cause he was nowhere near the player he turned into when he was with the Twins...maybe Ortiz THINKS he was traded...

December 24, 2007  10:16 AM ET

Papi and Schill need to join old Barbara Walters on The View....such compelling outlooks on life in general...

December 24, 2007  10:18 AM ET

'Jim L made a funny.
You get a cookie.'

You know, Schilling and Ortiz at mime school...the image cracks me up...'No Mr. schilling, and Mr. Ortiz, you have to be quiet...Mr.Schilling....Mr..Ortiz...c'mon guys you need to be...HEY , GUYS SHUT YOUR PIEHOLES!!!!

No...apply face paint...

December 24, 2007  10:33 AM ET

Curt, and then Ortiz...

It's only a matter of time before Manny speaks up:

"It really doesn't matter if we get Javier or not, because we can win just with Beckett, Papi, and me. We don't even really need anyone else. We could use Pokey Reese again, but that's all. I don't even think we should go for Javier. Lets get Nick Punto!!"

December 24, 2007  11:48 AM ET

He was clearly being facetious.

The odds that the Sox get Santana before Spring Training are still good. Why? No one else wants anything to do with the Twins and their demands. No, the Sox haven't given in to their demands either, but the Sox have not refused to take their offers off the table (although I haven't heard much lately about the Ellsbury package). Unless the Yanks make it happen or another team gets involved, the Twins choices come down to the Red Sox' offer or compensation picks - not a tough decision if you ask me. Go Sox!

December 24, 2007  12:23 PM ET

gotta try that post again:

I just wish both of them would shut the h.e.ll up...as if either of them have ANY idea on whether or not the Twins will trade Santana to the Red Sox....and his whole c.oc.ky statment of: ' They don't want him to go. (Minnesota) already gave Boston too many good things already. Me, and now Santana? No way." That statement is arrogant and s.tu.p.id since Ortiz was RELEASED by the Twins not TRADED to the Red Sox...and he was released cause he was nowhere near the player he turned into when he was with the Twins...maybe Ortiz THINKS he was traded...

Jim L.

Easy on Papi-- true Schilling should just STFU but Papi is a good guy who means well

December 24, 2007  12:35 PM ET

Yeah, they were asking Papi the same questions as he was cheering on KG at the Celtics game on Friday. He's clearly just joking. They keep putting those guys on tv every time they do the "From Minnesota to Beantown", I swear it's ESPN's favorite graphic.He's a great guy, but Shilling is just a cumdumpster that dreams about Roger Clemen's Cy Youngs.

December 24, 2007  01:10 PM ET

yeah papi was just having fun. and a few drinks too probably!

December 24, 2007  01:13 PM ET

Yawn...................

December 24, 2007  02:23 PM ET

this is just david ortiz being manny

December 24, 2007  02:37 PM ET

another santana story?

December 24, 2007  02:45 PM ET

RSB... that's funny!! Merry Christmas to you.. and yes, I lost a bet to 4192jc!!!!! He is a happy man today!!

December 24, 2007  03:00 PM ET

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy Red Sox New Year

 
December 24, 2007  03:30 PM ET

becca, have another go with him....I'd love to see 4192 sport another Red Sox avatar :D

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