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* Was the 2003 [[Caribbean Series]] MVP{{fact}}.
* Originally [[Yankees]] owner [[George Steinbrenner]] wanted to trade [[Nick Johnson]] in order to sign the non-tendered Ortiz. [[Yankees]] General Manager [[Brian Cashman]] opted not to, however. [http://www.bostonsportshub.com/notes101303.htm]
*Ortiz's big frame and great-hitting ability have led him to receive the affectionate nicknames '''Big Papi''', '''Señor Octubre''' and '''Señor Papi''', both from the media and the [[Red Sox Nation]].
*Before swinging, Ortiz spits on the palm of his glove and then claps his hands. This has replaced [[Nomar Garciaparra]]'s glove-and-pad-adjustment as the most imitated pre-swing ritual in New England playgrounds{{fact}}.
*Was set to grace the cover of [[Nintendo]]'s baseball video game for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], ''Pennant Chase Baseball''. The game has since been canceled.
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