Bobby Valentine's first act as manager of the Red Sox may be to make sure David Ortiz remains with the team. Valentine headed to the Dominican Republic to meet with Ortiz, who is a free agent and has been offered arbitration by Boston. "That speaks to me," Ortiz said of meeting with Valentine, tapping his heart with his fist. "I'm impressed. That's good stuff." Valentine reportedly did not come with a contract offer. "I wouldn't miss it. I was able to catch a flight and come on down," Valentine said. "We'll have a little fun tonight, say hello and tell him how much I love him as a player."