up to major league baseball, what it means to have a core player who is so invested in his team and his teammates, that he can pull a team across a whole season, given his talent as well as his generous mood in the clubhouse. the clubhouse is critical in major league baseball. >> he's also my son's favorite player. greatest clutch hitter in postseason history. >> hands down. >> we're starting with a treat here. we're going to start "morning joe" a little early. >> you're kidding me. >> this is a subject you and i are not the only ones who care about. let's introduce joe scarborough and willie geist, who are both going to weigh in now with the baseball hall of fame induction ceremony. joe scarborough, i'll hand it over to you. give us your sense, what does david ortiz mean to you? >> first of all, i think i speak for willie, it is an honor being on your show. thank you for having us. it's the first time we've been on. >> thank you for the invite. >> i'm happy to try to give young people in the business a break. i figured, you know, a couple