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David Ortiz not quite sure he will be hitting Monday 03.16.13 at 3:42 pm ET
By Rob Bradford

David Ortiz (AP)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Friday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said that if David Ortiz’s injured heels continued to progress the designated hitter could resume some baseball activities Monday.

When asked about the timetable Saturday afternoon, Ortiz wouldn’t commit one way or another, simply saying, “Getting there.”

When asked if he felt better than when he initially stopped activities due to inflammation in both heels, Ortiz responded, “Probably.”

He later added when asked what was planned, “Once I get better, I’ll have an idea. But I’m not there yet.”

Earlier Saturday, Farrell reiterated that the plan heading into the season without Ortiz was to rotate players in the DH position according to matchups.

One possibility, Ryan Lavarnway, was broached by Farrell prior to the Red Sox’ game against the Rays.

“For guys that haven’t been strictly a DH, that’s a challenging routine for them,” the manager said. “Particularly a catcher who’s in the flow of every pitch thrown and then you got nothing, being completely idle and walk up to the plate a little more cold. We haven’t settled on any one combination or front-runner for that matter on who would be in David’s slot. We know it’s going to be a match-up situation.”

Farrell said he hasn’t talked to Jarrod Saltalamacchia about the possibility of serving as a part-time designated hitter. The catcher spent 13 games at DH in 2012 after Ortiz was shut down with his Achilles tendon injury.

“We’ve focused on a number of things behind the plate and have been very clear that he’s our lead catcher and don’t want to veer off of that,” Farrell explained.

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  • Bill

    You could post this again 4 months from now and it’ll still be current.

  • ScoopBurton

    It has become obvious that Papi’s days in MLB are over.Am I upset they gave him a 2 year deal? No way. In this case past glory qualified him for that deal. Thank you Papi. History will treat you well.

  • paul

    Papi is a pussycat. If this was his contract year you bet he’d be out there.

  • the truth

    He needs the juice again. What a waste of money

  • http://twitter.com/Toni__F22 Last Virgo 88

    Leave Big Papi, Alone. EVERYBODY’S JUICING. Like Armstrong in Cycling, EVERYBODY’S DOING IT. The NFL, MLB, CYCLING.. IT’S ALL A MIRAGE. Pitchers, Batters, THEY’RE ALL CHEATING. “Play Ball!!!”

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WW4SUGV5J6Y7R5MVPAWVIWAJFU Dennis

    Pay him and cut him.I was as pro Ortiz as one could get but i have lost all respect for him.He’s a wusp period.I wish Farrel would stop all comments about Ortiz,Ferrel probably is beginning to feel like a fool covering for him.If i were Farrel i would tell the media if asked about Ortiz,he should say go ask him he says it all.I know in my gut that Farrel thinks he’s a wusp as well and probably getting discusted with him.If i were the owner i would say here’s your money now screw.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WW4SUGV5J6Y7R5MVPAWVIWAJFU Dennis

    If he quits on the club and thats what he;s doing in my opinin,history won’t treat him well.Maybe BV knew what he was talking about.Sayonara David you lack heart in my view,won’t even try to run the bases,Thief.

  • Anonymous

    Bobby V was right. Thanks for the memories. Play or at least shut up. No news until he is ready. A daily soap opera.

  • Terps

    It was a mistake to give him 2yrs and 26 mil meanwhile they redid napolis contract because of a hip condition that never made him miss time on the field and has never been on the DL for any hip problems way to go Ben

  • Xander Bogaerts

    Ortiz the drama queen is at it again. What Bobby V said was not so far fetched. A week resting a sore heal and he still can’t say he can hit on Monday. Another soap opera with this guy.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sean.kelly.9210 Sean Kelly

    Should never have resigned him. I love him and thank him for all he’s done for the organization, but it’s time to move on. cut him.

  • http://twitter.com/elsquibbs Squibbs

    He will never be healthy again. Terrible new contract.

  • soxfan

    sox need to be cold-blooded like the pats

  • acrossalloceans

    even if he takes his time, a solid 4-5 months of Ortiz’s production in the lineup is well worth it. Let him milk it and rest up, hopefully he’ll come around and do well this season.

  • Uncle Buck

    sounds good, but two words for you. Guaranteed contracts.

  • Anonymous

    Can’t wait to hear him complaining about not getting “respect” during the season

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