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David Ortiz 'Frustrated' With Missing Action After VIDEO Visiting Miami Heat Team Doctor For Second Opinion by Didier Morais on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 7:08PM
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BOSTON –– The second opinion confirmed David Ortiz's fear. Grading Pats' Players on Celtics' Pats' Biggest Building Celtics Patriots Must Positional Units at Roster Bubble Strengths, Best All-Time Improve Their Pass While he wanted to avoid a stint on the disabled list, the MRI revealed that rest was necessary for a strained 1st-Quarter Mark Weaknesses so Starting Lineup Rush right Achilles. Ironically, Ortiz received the opinion from Miami Heat team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick. Far
"Of course I want to be on the field, like usual,'' Ortiz said. "But those things I can't really control. That's part NESN PARTNERS of it. I'm a little frustrated, I'm not going to lie to you, especially with having some guys coming back and the Find Out What We're Made Of way things are going.'' at easternbank.com The decision to visit Selesnick in Miami was fueled by the Red Sox designated hitter's agent's relationship For More Sports News, Visit with Miami Heat CEO Nick Arison, also the son of team owner Micky Arison. Terra.com But Ortiz doesn't want to lose the consistency that comes with his swing. As a result, the 36-year-old
disclosed his plan to start taking hacks in the batting cage on Friday –– with his walking boot. MORE HEADLINES
"I've been feeling better everyday," Ortiz said. "Less sore… just wait until I get better and come back to Brian Dawkins Sends action. You just want to make sure that I get the best of the best out of it. I should be able to get back on Eagles Fans Into Frenzy With Electric Entrance at Lincoln Financial the field as fast I can. When I'm ready to go." Field (Videos)
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