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Wake Up With Wilbur: Ortiz Leaves Us Guessing

Boston, MA - 09/22/13 - Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski is hugged by Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of a 3 game series at Fenway Park. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Abraham, Topic: 23Red Sox-Blue Jays, LOID: 6.2.1267679243. The Boston Globe

As expected, David Ortiz announced Wednesday that he will retire following the 2016 season. On today’s Wake Up With Wilbur, Boston.com columnist Eric Wilbur wishes we had more answers as to why.

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