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David Ortiz
He's rightfully known as Big Papi -- and lesser so, as Cookie Monster. FenwayNation's Player of the Year for 2003, 2004, and 2005 underwent a breathtaking transformation from anonymity in Minnesota to clutch monster-masher in Boston. Ortiz has topped 40 taters and 130 ribbies in each of the past two seasons. Playing a large roll, er, role on Boston's 2004 World Series champions qualified him for sainthood.
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