"Within the next few days, maybe even by tomorrow morning, David Ortiz will file for free agency, raising the possibility that he may leave the Red Sox after nine seasons or at least spark a bidding war with one of their American League East foes.

No, not the Yankees.

Although Ortiz recently said he wouldn't rule out signing with the Red Sox' hated rival, an offer from the Bronx likely isn't forthcoming. Not with Alex Rodriguez fresh off an injury-interrupted season, an already aging roster and 21-year-old prospect Jesus Montero primed to fill the designated hitter role."