Say it ain’t so, Big Papi! Ortiz to retire

BOSTON – Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, whose clutch hitting led to the team's first World Series championship in 86 years and then two more, plans to make next season his farewell tour, FoxSports.com reported Tuesday. The designated hitter for the Red Sox, who turns 40 years of age Wednesday, will announce his career plans on his birthday, according to USA Today. While the team hasn't made any official comment, it has an MLB.com story reporting on Ortiz's pending retirement posted on its

BOSTON – Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, whose clutch hitting led to the team's first World Series championship in 86 years and then two more, plans to make next season his farewell tour, FoxSports.com reported Tuesday. The designated hitter for the Red Sox, who turns 40 years of age Wednesday, will announce his career plans on his birthday, according to USA Today. While the team hasn't made any official comment, it has an MLB.com story reporting on Ortiz's pending retirement posted on its website…