If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, this mofo does.

When we’re through whispering about steroids and creaky knees and how much hitting in front of Manny meant to him…

When we’re tired of administering last rites to his bat only to witness its resurrection the following weekend…

When we’re done timing how long it takes him to get around the bases and debating how much stopping to admire a home run is too much…

When all is said and done, the photo above, taken by the unstoppably awesome Kelly O’Connor, is exactly how I will always remember David Ortiz.

Thanks, Kelly.