SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says he is looking forward to playing next season even though Boston did not give him the new multiyear contract he wanted.
“Boston made its decision, and I am going to play hard,” Ortiz said during a Monday news conference to promote his third charity golf tournament.
Earlier this month, the Red Sox exercized their $12.5 million option on Ortiz rather than give the designated hitter a new deal.
