"David Ortiz is facing enough uncertainty, namely where he will play next season, that he couldn't help cracking wise last night when asked how the Red Sox may respond to new manager Bobby Valentine.

"Bobby who?" Big Papi said with a smile.

It's entirely possible Ortiz' name never will appear in a lineup arranged by Valentine. He is a free agent and has generated "serious interest" from multiple teams, according to an industry source. The Toronto Blue Jays are believed to be a potential suitor.

Ortiz has become a Red Sox icon over the past nine seasons, all but one under manager Terry Francona. But he withheld any opinion on how the team may respond to a fresh, forceful voice in the dugout."