Wednesday's Mashup: Terry Francona expresses support for David Ortiz, calls him a 'very special person'

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WEDNESDAY'S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS:MLB: Oakland at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m. (MLB Network)MLB: Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 3 p.m. (MLB Network)MLB: Texas at Boston, 4:05 p.m. (NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7)MLB: Milwaukee at Houston, 8:10 p.m. (ESPN)MLB: San Diego at San Francisco, 11 p.m. (MLB Network)NHL: St. Louis at Boston, 8 p.m. (NBC)

AROUND THE WEB:

-- The baseball world has been coming out in droves to show support for David Ortiz after he was shot in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and Terry Francona is now speaking out.

Ortiz's former manager, and current Indians manager, spoke about Ortiz before the Indians game on Tuesday.

"He's a very special person, not just to me, to a lot of people," Francona said. "And I know he's in great hands. I actually spoke to the doctor today and he couldn't be in a better place or with better people."

FRANCONA ON ORTIZ#RallyTogether Mgr and former #RedSox skipper Terry Francona discusses his special relationship with his former player #DavidOrtiz #Ortiz #ortizstrong #WBZ @RedSox @davidortiz pic.twitter.com/Wt59AemMyB

He also called the former Red Sox slugger  "extremely endearing" and said the doctor who is caring for Ortiz also took care of him and reiterated that Ortiz is in the best place possible for care.

-- More MLB players and athletes showed support for David Ortiz since Sunday's incident, with Jackie Bradley Jr. saying he is happy Ortiz is up and walking around.

Glad to know @davidortiz was up and walking around today! Keep on pushing! You have so much love and support. Now get back stronger so I can bear hug you my brother --

A post shared by Jackie Bradley Jr (@jackiebradleyjr) on Jun 11, 2019 at 2:48pm PDT

Sending prayers to ⁦@davidortiz⁩!!! We love you brother pic.twitter.com/sgE3WSMOVK

Thoughts and prayers to David Ortiz and his family.  A man that defines the city of Boston. ---- Get better Big Papi.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I don't know, we'll see." -- Patrice Bergeron, on whether or not he will give a motivational speech before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday