I think that we all have seen the ESPN ads in which Big Papi is sitting in an ESPN office with Jorge Posada and tries on Posada's hat when Wally the Green Monster walks by in disbelief.

That is how I feel today.

Big Papi in pinstripes? It's hard to fathom.

From the time he arrived - in one of the sweetest deals in Red Sox history - Big Papi has been a the face of the Red Sox. His smile captivated the hearts of Red Sox Nation and continues to do so.

But the Boston Herald reports that David Ortiz would not "shun" New York.

When asked if he would ever play for the Yankees, Ortiz said he could "never say never."

Now for the next four years I have to worry whether or not Big Papi will make the Bronx his home in 2012.

But part of the reason I admire Ortiz, is his ability to be honest.
The truth sometimes hurts.

But I just hope that he is happy in Boston now. What does he mean when he says: "You can never fall in love with a team."

Is this some sort of message? Is Big Papi not getting along with his teammates? Do all those hugs mean nothing? My world is shattered.

His numbers would suggest no problem, but his words, they simply raise questions.

If there's a problem, the Sox better fix it. We got to keep Ortiz happy for the next 602 games.

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