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08:12 AM ET 11.06 | David Ortiz, on the otherwise feel-good occasion of talking about his new deal in Boston, also had quite a bit to say about Bobby Valentine -- including "never bite the hand that feeds you" and that he "put my career on the side to help him." "No. 3, after he went on national TV to say what he said, he sent me a text message trying to tell me that it was the media trying to change things. I did not respond to the message and I said to myself, this guy must have some mental issues or needs medicine or something? I said, I am dealing with someone crazy and I am not going to drive myself crazy, so it is better if I leave it alone." Ortiz said he is only speaking up about it now because he was focused on finalizing a two-year contract with the Red Sox.

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November 6, 2012 08:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 11.06 by TRUTH3.0

Mental issues..takes one to know one

Speaking of mental issues...the Seattle Mariners have signed Ollie Perez to a one year real....

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November 6, 2012 08:40 AM ET

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Morning all.

clem has mental issues. Slow ones.

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November 6, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:41 AM ET 11.06 by Catwoman

Good morning TRUTH, Schultzie & clem!

Hello Kitty. A might chilly driving in this morning.

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November 6, 2012 08:43 AM ET

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Ortiz has also admitted that he shut it down (some might say "quit") after the Nick Punto trade.

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November 6, 2012 08:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET 11.06 by Catwoman

Yepper! There was frost on the pumpkin this morning for sure!

I had to scrape my windshield.

They are calling for 3 - 5" of snow tomorrow night in my area.

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November 6, 2012 08:54 AM ET

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It is easy to put the blame on a fired manager when the team doesn't make the playoffs, but he doesn't hit for you, play the field, or pitch for you. But it is alright now Ortiz since you got a 2 year contract extension.

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November 6, 2012 08:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET 11.06 by Catwoman

I haven't been paying attention to what we're supposed to get. Luckily, I park my car in the garage, so no frost to scrape for me.

I don't think your area is expected to get much snow.

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November 6, 2012 09:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 11.06 by Catwoman

In fact it's a gas!

Very clever. And so early in the day too.

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November 6, 2012 09:01 AM ET

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It is easy to put the blame on a fired manager when the team doesn't make the playoffs, but he doesn't hit for you, play the field, or pitch for you. But it is alright now Ortiz since you got a 2 year contract extension.

What blame did he put on Valentine? All he was doing was defending himself. Papi was one of the few players who actually defended Bobby during the year, and Valentine turns around to attack him and call him a quitter? He's right Valentine is nuts.

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November 6, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:00 AM ET 11.06 by Catwoman

Good ... I hope we don't have a messy mix for the commute. Granted it's only 6 miles to work for me, but ... some tricky spots on the way.

25 miles for me. But almost entirely highway.