See this is getting off the subject. Ortiz is the best DH that ever lived. They will not be another Boston athlete, him, Brady, who I love as a Pat ( lol) Bird, Orr, and on we go.. But with David retiring, maybe you keep the DH spot open and use it ,to give other players a day off from the field. For example if XB needs a day off ,have him DH, if Mookie leg is banged up let him DH one game... Called keeping people fresh, a day off from the field might help out mentally. Can't do it this year of course. If David O doesn't retire and wants to come back( highly unlikely ) the plan is called off.