2006-07-03 11:06:06 · 5 answers · asked by lameskater 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Ortiz was injury prone during his time in Minnesota and couldn't play a defensive position well enough to take a roster spot away from somebody who could stay healthy and also field. He was definitely not a Tom Kelly favorite, either, due to his frequent injuries and his less than intense approach to the game while a Twin.
2006-07-03 13:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 9⤊ 5⤋
Because he devoloped his talent in Boston. They tought him a new way to bat, and he really caught on and put up some very good numbers and led them to a World Series.
The reason the Twins got rid of him, is because they could do anything with him. The Red Sox came up with a plan and put his talent to use.
2006-07-03 12:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their manager (Tom Kelley) thought that Ortiz couldn't hit. He must be blind and stupid...
He didn't want a pull hitter with power - only spray hitters and no power.
2006-07-03 11:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The better question is why did the mariners trade him to minnesota in the first place
2006-07-03 11:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by t4jramm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boston needs to get rid of this guy now.
2015-07-21 00:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by james 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋