NESN

Tim Duncan, Spurs Helping Reject Absurd Cliché That Defense Does Not Matter in NBA
Torey Krug’s Confidence Playing Key Role As Rookie Gives Bruins Jolt in Playoff Debut
Felix Doubront Keeps Living on the Edge, Which Could Force Red Sox to Get Creative
John Abraham, Richard Seymour Among Best Free Agents Left, Will Benefit From Dwight Freeney Signing (Gallery)
Cubs Fan Dumps Beer on Husband After He Tries to Protect Her From Home Run (Video)
Patriots’ Recent Additions, Subtractions Show Team Could Be Stressing Pass Defense Over Stopping Run
Bruins’ Confidence in Young Defensemen Paying Off, Trio All Factor Into Score Sheet (Video)

David Ortiz Was Major Loss for Red Sox in 2012, Still Hopes to Retire in Boston (Video)

by NESN Staff on Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 9:01AM

It turned out that no one was capable of replacing David Ortiz when he was sidelined with an injury to his Achilles’ tendon.

Even though it may have been easy for former manager Bobby Valentine to slot someone into Ortiz’ designated hitter’s spot, they didn’t produce like he could have. If Ortiz were healthy, maybe the Red Sox’ 2012 record wouldn’t look as bad as it did at season’s end.

Check out the video above to hear Jamison Coyle and Jenny Dell talk about the impact that Ortiz had when he was healthy and what his plans are going into this offseason as a free agent.