In a stirring essay in
Sports Illustrated, Red Sox designated hitter
David Ortiz reviews the events of the past year—and he makes a commitment about
this year. Says Papi,
"I love the Marathon. There's no chance in hell I could run such a long distance -- I can barely run the bases anymore -- so I have great respect for those runners. In past years I always walked down near the finish line to watch when our game at Fenway was over, to cheer on the runners with my family. I'll be there this year for sure." You can read the article
HERE.