Big Papi surprises Dominican Republic in dugout
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Did you really think you wouldn't see David Ortiz at the World Baseball Classic?
Though the retired, formidable slugger won't pick up a bat for his country in the tournament, Big Papi - dressed in his own Dominican Republic home jersey - still took some time to visit his compatriots in their dugout Sunday and reunite with some familiar faces.
(Video courtesy: MLB.com)
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