All of these Sox/Cards games have been nerve wracking. This definitely isn’t 2004....
Big Papi's powerhouse bat is well documented. I've been particularly impressed watching Ortiz play defense at 1B while in STL. He is not only capable, but he obviously enjoys himself. The numerous glimpses of him exchanging humorous banter with opponent runners on base is refreshing. His ebullient challenge to his teammates from 2B last night was exhilarating. His team leader pow wow in the dugout further challenged his colleagues.
David Ortiz is a giant who clearly loves the game of baseball, and this baseball fan chooses Big Papi as the Fan Favorite Player of the 2013 World Series.