David Ortiz told the Boston Globe on Tuesday that he is confident he will remain with the Red Sox next season.
The Red Sox have until three days after the World Series to decide whether they will exercise his $12.5 million option for next season. It's probably a slight overpay to bring him back at that salary, but it would be better than ripping up this deal and re-negotiating a two-year contract, for example. Ortiz, who turns 35 in November, batted .270/.370/.529 with 32 homers and 102 RBI this past season. The two sides are expected to talk next week. Oct. 26 - 9:58 pm et