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Ryan reflects on releasing Papi in 2003

For Twins general manager Terry Ryan, it's an easy one: Minnesota famously released David Ortiz before the 2003 season and picked up shortstop Jose Morban in the Rule 5 Draft to take his place on the roster.

Morban never played with the Twins, as he was lost via waivers to the Orioles that Spring Training, while Ortiz is set to play in his final season of an illustrious career with the Red Sox that has seen him win three World Series rings and be named an All-Star nine times.

"There's no hiding that one," Ryan said.