Quote of the day to David Ortiz

[View the story “Quote of the day to David Ortiz” on Storify]Quote of the day to David OrtizBaseball is back at Fenway Park in Boston. DH David Ortiz used his turn at the microphone during the opening ceremonies to thank the mayor, the state governor and the police department …

Storified by Maclean’s Magazine· Sun, Apr 21 2013 06:21:27

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Quote of the day to David Ortiz

Baseball is back at Fenway Park in Boston. DH David Ortiz used his turn at the microphone during the opening ceremonies to thank the mayor, the state governor and the police department …

Storified by Maclean’s Magazine· Sun, Apr 21 2013 06:21:27

"This jersey that we’re wearing today doesn’t say Red Sox. It says Boston." – David Ortiz during an emotional pregame ceremony at FenwaySportsCenter
Greatest quote ever! David Ortiz, you spoke from the heart. #bostonstrong pic.twitter.com/4z4Ws7NMdLKim Hoyt
The Red Sox applaud members of law enforcement during pregame ceremonies. April 20 Marathon victims honored at Fenway pic.twitter.com/WI4xfUNngSHéctor Luis
Wow, did David Ortiz just drop the F-Bomb? It seems like it actually was received very well. #BostonStrong pic.twitter.com/ulkETCKaCOBJ Shea
Boston Red Sox pay tribute to the marathon bombing victims, including student Lingzi Lu, before today’s game – @AP pic.twitter.com/riO06UrnObdhnews
Red Sox nation #boston #bstrong #proud instagram.com/p/YVfczUFmPL/Lydz
Just put the Boston Strong sign that I made for the Red Sox game at the Finish Line of the Marathon… instagram.com/p/YV-8esmVtw/Nick Hamelin
And while Sweet Caroline continues to be played in stadiums and arenas everywhere, it probably sounded best in Boston Saturday afternoon where Neil Diamond made a surprise appearance in the middle of the eight inning:
Neil Diamond shows up at Fenway to sing "Sweet Caroline # in middle of the 8th #bostonstrong #WCVB pic.twitter.com/2QZ7LFC7L1Mike Dowling
Neil Diamond sings "Sweet Caroline" during a game between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox in… instagram.com/p/YXDpCkDyWe/Curley
The one and only Neil Diamond flew to Boston today to lead us in "Sweet Caroline" #BostonStrong instagram.com/p/YVtjSgM6Dq/Boston Red Sox
Neil Diamond sings Sweet Caroline with the Fenway Faithful in the middle of the 8th. So Good! So Good! So Good! pic.twitter.com/ystKBdIL5FJames Cuff
So, yes, baseball is back. Last word goes to the FCC in regards to Ortiz and the F-bomb:
David Ortiz spoke from the heart at today’s Red Sox game. I stand with Big Papi and the people of Boston – JuliusThe FCC