Ortiz will practice in Boston next week SANTO DOMINGO - After two consecutive seasons recording slow start, the slugger David Ortiz said Thursday it will spring training aimed to change that trend.
"The truth is that I do not think much about it the first month, but I focused in doing my work for a change people's mind that, "Ortiz told The Associated Press during a break from training at the Quisqueya Stadium, the Dominican capital.
Ortiz, 35, batted .270 with 32 homers and 102 RBIs in 2010, but in April only to connect a home run. In 2009 he had just one homer in the first two months of the campaign.
designated hitter last season draws to a contract, then the Red Sox exercise their option for 2011. Although the Dominican Republic had expressed its desire for a contract extension, says he is not bothered by the situation.
"I bear no grudge with the Boston Red Sox for what happened. They thought that they signed to an extension if they could take my choice, but I'm getting ready to have a good year and see what comes next, "he added.
Ortiz explained that he has several weeks working hard in the gym and taking batting practice to get ready to practice spring.
"I'm going next week to report to spring training. I like how things look to us. We are in a good situation with all the people we've added and there are great expectations for the team, "he said.
The Red Sox added to their lineup first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Carl Crawford in the contract in the agency free for Ortiz, should pay big dividends.
"I have great confidence in the team we have, and what we hope is to have better health because last year we were a hospital," he said.
He also spoke of the great competition you have in your own division this in the designated position, now that the Tampa Bay Rays have a former teammate Manny Ramirez and the Baltimore Orioles also Vladimir Guerrero.
"With Vladi and Manny DH (designated) in the East, the chercha (the relaxation) will be good this year," he said. By: lasmayores.com
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