“Tense Debates Triggered”: Why David Ortiz’s “Unexpected Claim” (Alonso > Schwarber) Just Upended the Entire Offseason.vc
(BOSTON) — The entire MLB free agency conversation has been jolted. Hall of Famer David Ortiz has sent “shockwaves” through the sport with a “stunning take” on the offseason’s two premier power bats: Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber.
His “unexpected claim” is not just media chatter; “insiders say his words are already triggering tense debates” inside “multiple front offices,” completely altering how the winter may unfold.
The “Stunning Take” That Shifted the Momentum
Appearing recently on the “ITM Podcast,” Ortiz was asked to choose between the two modern “monsters.”
The expectation was that “Big Papi,” arguably the greatest left-handed designated hitter in history, would endorse the player most like him: the left-handed Kyle Schwarber.
He did the opposite.
“If I had to pick one,” Ortiz stated definitively, “because I have Roman Anthony as a left-handed batter, I would go with a right-handed bat. … I think we’ve loaded up really well with lefties. One right-handed power hitter to take advantage of the monster, it’ll be a plus.”
Ortiz officially endorsed Pete Alonso.
Why It’s “Shaking” the Conversation
The “shockwave” isn’t just that he picked one, but why.
By snubbing the obvious sentimental choice (Schwarber) for the logical, “right-handed” strategic fit (Alonso), Ortiz has changed the narrative. He has given a “green light” to front offices—especially his former Red Sox—to prioritize balance over sentimentality.
For teams that were on the fence, the endorsement from one of the most respected hitters in history is “pushing them to rethink their next moves.”
“Explosive Moments” Ahead
“Fans can feel the momentum shifting.”
The debate is no longer a simple statistical comparison. Ortiz has injected lineup strategy and legacy validation into the mix. This “surprising stance” has reset the market, turning the pursuit of Alonso and Schwarber into one of the “most explosive moments of the winter.”
