Boston Red Sox v San Diego Padres

David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox holds the bat after flying out for the final out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 5, 2016 in San Diego, California. The Padres won 2-1.

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David Ortiz isn't holding back.



The soon-to-be-retired Boston Red Sox star has less than two months left in his major league career. With accolades, riches and a future trip to Cooperstown all but booked, Ortiz has become more than just a player. The left-handed slugger is an ambassador for the and one that draws headlines with any comment, endorsement or big hit.



So when Ortiz weighed in on Donald Trump's campaign--specifically comments made about Mexicans and the idea of a wall actually separating the United States and Mexico--the take was strong:



"When you speak like that about us, it's a slap in the face," the Dominican-born Ortiz said to USA Today . "I walk around sometimes, and I see Mexican people trying to earn a living in an honest way. And to hear somebody make those kinds of comments, it hits you. I think as Latin people we deserve better. Things have gotten much better in that regard. ... As Latin people we deserve respect, no matter where you're from. And especially our Mexican brothers, who come here willing to do all the dirty work.



"Latin people here in the United States are the spark plug of the country's economy. Whoever opposes that is going to lose. And not just Latin people but immigrants. I'm talking about people who come from Africa, from Asia, other places. All those people come here with one goal, to realize the American dream, and you have to include them in our group."

Ortiz praises Yankees



Ortiz's career could end in the 2016 World Series. If the Red Sox make it all the way through the postseason and the World Series lasts the full seven games, baseball's season will end on November 2. Six days later, the United States election will pit Trump vs. Hilary Clinton.

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