'Big Papi' had a hilarious response when Derek Jeter reluctantly brought up the Yankees' blown 3-0 lead against the Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS.
still looms large nearly 20 years later, especially for three big-name participants in that series who are now part of the"MLB on FOX" studio crew —
Ortiz's extra-inning heroics at Fenway Park gave the Red Sox new life in Games 4 and 5 of the series after Jeter and Rodriguez helped the Yankees storm out to a 3-0 series lead. Boston then stunned New York in Games 6 and 7 back at old Yankee Stadium to become the first and only team inAnd the man known as"Big Papi" loves getting in a good jab at his current FOX Sports teammates about that series.in the ALCS.
"You did?" Ortiz exclaimed, feigning surprise. The 2004 ALCS MVP then broke into his trademark wide grin.and quickly went viral, with many fans on social media expressing how much they love the chemistry between Ortiz and his former Yankees rivals. The 2004 ALCS will be front of mind for the trio Monday, and not only because the Rangers have a chance to build a seemingly — but not quite — insurmountable ALCS lead of their own with a win in Game 3 constitutes your acceptance of these
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