FORT MYERS, Fla. -- David Ortiz hopes to get a one-year contract extension "pretty soon" and Boston Red Sox owner John Henry would like to fulfil his designated hitters desire to retire as a member of the team. Whether a new deal will be completed during spring training remains uncertain. "I think its going to be OK," Ortiz said Wednesday. "Conversations are good. My bosses are more than happy to talk about what were talking about. Theyre trying to get this out of the way so it doesnt begin to be a distraction. "The contract situation thing is going to be taken care of at some point. When, I dont really know. Hopefully, pretty soon." About 90 minutes later, Henry was more restrained when asked if he expects a speedy resolution. "I dont know that it will get done, but I think its good to have the conversation at the beginning of spring training," he said. "The sooner its resolved, in one way or another, the better it is for everyone." Henry said he and other Red Sox owners would be in town by Thursday. Fernando Cuza, Ortizs agent, has been in Fort Myers this week. Ortiz, 38, is in the final year of a $26 million, two-year contract as he enters his 12th season with the Red Sox. He began last spring training with a heel injury that hobbled him early in the season. But he finished with a .309 batting average, 30 homers and 103 RBIs. In the six-game World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, he batted .688 and was the MVP. "Hes meant so much to this franchise, to New England, for so long," Henry said. "He has helped carry us to three world championships, so I know where hes coming from. He wants to finish his career here and we should try to make that happen." The Red Sox could be wary of Ortiz having problems with his health or production at his age. But hes looking forward to another outstanding season. "Last year was a tough year for me and I survived through it and now I feel great," he said. "I feel way better than last year." In 11 seasons with the Red Sox, Ortiz is batting .292 with 373 homers and 1,191 RBIs. That averages out to 34 homers and 108 RBIs per season. "I think Im one of the greatest ever to wear this uniform," he said. "I dont like to talk about it, like to sound like that, but sometime you got to let em know. And I think its very disrespectful for someone out there to be saying that Im greedy, that all I want to talk about is contract. When am I going to talk about contract? When I retire?" Hes more upset with people who criticize him, citing "haters" who "talk trash" on radio -- than he is with the Red Sox. He said he doesnt bring up his desire for an extension, but responds to questions asked by reporters. And one of those questions is how long hell continue playing. "I get that question asked all the time," Ortiz said. "And I have a question for everyone. What am I doing so bad that people want me to retire? Can anybody give me an answer to that?" Ortizs desire for a one-year extension "is certainly something we should listen to and consider," Henry said. Can Ortiz imagine playing for another team? "It can happen," he said. "Hopefully not." After slumping in the AL championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Ortiz went 11 for 16 with two homers and six RBIs in the World Series. His .688 batting average and .760 on-base percentage were the second highest in Series history. "People sometimes want to make a big deal about a guy like me asking for another year extension when some others are asking for a 10-year extension," he said. "If it doesnt get done, it doesnt get done. Ive got to come in and get my job done like I normally do. "Im not going to shut it down. Thats not going to get me another contract." Oakland Raiders Jerseys China . Smith, an eighth overall pick, had two goals in only 276 minutes of playing time over 16 appearances last season. The left side midfielder played only 43 minutes in three games this season. 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American Jordan Spieth has described missing the Olympics as the hardest decision of his life, but McIlroy insists he has no regrets about swerving the Games in Rio next month.Honestly, I dont think it was as difficult a decision for me as it was for him [Spieth], said McIlroy. I dont feel like Ive let the game down at all. I didnt get into golf to try and grow the game. The 145th Open LIVE! Build up to The 145th Open at Royal Troon I got into golf to win championships and win major championships, and all of a sudden you get to this point and there is a responsibility on you to grow the game, and I get that.But at the same time thats not the reason that I got into golf. I got into golf to win. I didnt get into golf to get other people into the game. Watch Rory McIlroy struggle with a bunker shot as he warmed up for the 14th Open at Royal Troon. Watch more exclusive content on www.facebook.com/SkySports But, look, I get where different people come from and different people have different opinions.But Im very happy with the decision that Ive made and I have no regrets about it. Ill probably watch the Olympics, but Im not sure golf will be one of the events I watch. The Open on Sky Ways to watch The Open live on Sky Sports [I will] probablyy watch the events like track and field, swimming, diving; the stuff that matters.ddddddddddddMcIlroy also believes that golfs drug testing policy has to be far more stringent if it wants to become a long-term Olympic sport.The Northern Irishman thinks the threat of doping is low because he does not know of a banned substance that could help a golfer across the board with driving, putting, and concentration, but feels administrators have to do more to bring it into line with other sports.On average I probably get tested four to five times a year, which is very little compared to the rest of the Olympic sports, said the world No 4. McIlroy hits a shot on the 18th hole during his practice round at Royal Troon on Tuesday If golf wants to stay in the Olympics and wants to be seen as a mainstream sport as such it has to get in line with the rest of the sports that test more rigorously.World No 3 Spieth confirmed his absence from the Olympics on Monday, meaning none of the worlds top four golfers will feature in Brazil.The 22-year-old admitted it was a very tough decision but he defended his right to withdraw.Im a huge believer in Olympic golf. Im a huge believer in playing for your country, said Spieth. The Open on Now TV Dont miss The Open. Watch live on NOW TV for £10.99. No contract. I dont expect anybody to understand, but trust that I believe Im making the right decision. It was probably the hardest decision Ive ever had to make in my life. I can honestly say that.Ultimately a decision had to be made yesterday [Monday], and so I made it. Jordan Spieth said missing the Olympics was the hardest decision of his life International Golf Federation president Peter Dawson has described the withdrawal of top players from the Olympic tournament due to the Zika virus as an overreaction and Spieth admitted that may prove to be the case.No, I mean, it may be, Spieth said when asked if he was annoyed by Dawsons comments. It very well could be. Im just not sure. 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