David Ortiz

cloud9925 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-2006, 06:08 PM

BOSTON (AP) -- David Ortiz agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox on Monday rather than explore the free-agent market next year.

The deal keeps his powerful bat, bright smile and sharp wit in Boston's clubhouse without the possibility of him departing after the 2007 season, when Ortiz could have become a free agent. But he loves Boston and didn't want to be besieged by suitors.

Is he worth the $52 million 4 year deal? Let me know.

I am sure that the Red Sox know they have a winner here but I am really interested in hearing what you think give me a shout.

cloud9925

astros99 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 12:57 AM

Clearly I think that is a bargain. Ortiz is always in the top 5 for homeruns every year. If you look at the deal hitters like him are getting now, it is crazy. Carlos Lee got 6 years 100 million. Lance Berkmans deal gives him about 12 or so million a year. It's a fit for both sides, but Boston got him for a bargain. If he was to test the free agent market, he would get at least 15 million a year.