Even after a 108-win season, 43 home runs, and a World Series title, J.D. Martinez sees “room to grow” in 2019. David Ortiz, in Fort Myers for the weekend, believes Martinez and his Red Sox teammates are well-placed to do so — and repeat as champions in the process.
“Why not?” Ortiz told reporters Saturday, per MLB.com. “And the confidence level is even better than last year. You look at these guys. I’ve been talking to the hitter’s side, J.D. [Martinez], Mookie [Betts], [Xander] Bogaerts. I had a five-minute conversation with all of them and all they want to do is listen.