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The Red Sox declined the $5 million option on Jason Varitek, but the catcher can stay with Boston by exercising his $3 million player option (he can make up the difference in incentives). Unless Victor Martinez gets hurt, there’s little chance of Jason meeting the incentives.
I wouldn’t mind seeing the captain go to a [...]
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November 09, 2009
Just hours after the Boston Red Sox declined their option on catcher Jason Varitek, he has decided to exercise his player option worth $3 million. He can make an additional $2 million in incentives based on the number of games he starts.
The news was first reported by Adam Hirshfield of NESN.com.
With Victor Martinez coming back [...]
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 10, 2009
The Mets won't pursue Jason Varitek if he turns down his player option and becomes a free agent, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Two Mets officials tell Sherman that the club wants a catcher who can catch more than 100 games.They had interest in the veteran catcher last offseason, but now the Mets covet more durable catchers - Bengie Molina may be a consideration...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 11, 2009
Jason Varitek must decide on his $3MM option by midnight tonight, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. Varitek must choose between his Red Sox ties and more playing time (and perhaps less money) elsewhere. We'll keep you updated.
Via Mets Fever
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November 10, 2009
Last off-season it was rumored that the Mets were interested in Jason Varitek, the idea was to find a guy who was a great clubhouse leader and good with young pitchers. Tek fit both of those characteristics but ended up re-signing with Boston.Now Varitek, after having Boston decline his 5M club option, is contemplating whether to accept a 3M player option.If Varitek chooses free...
Via Baseball Musings
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November 10, 2009
Jason Varitek decided to stay with the Red Sox rather than test free agency. Maybe he figures it’s better to be a backup on a very good team than a starter on a poor one. I wonder how many teams had a part-time player as the captain?
Via Mass Hysteria Sports
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November 10, 2009
In another example of no brainers, the Red Sox declined to pick up the $5mil option on backup catcher Jason Varitek. Evidently the notion that he "prepares hard for a game" and "manages a pitching staff better than anyone else" was all hocus pocus after all. But why would the Red Sox potentially let their team captain and emotional leader leave?1. Varitek hit...
Via Fox Sports
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November 10, 2009
Boston picks up the option on V-Mart while possibly saying bye to Jason Varitek. See what else happened at the GM meetings so far.
Via Boston Red Thoughts
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November 10, 2009
The Boston Red Sox did a bunch of exercising already this week–exercising of options, that is…
In no surprise to anyone, they have declined Jason Varitek’s $5 million option, which means ‘Tek has until Saturday to let the Sox know if he will activate the $3 million player option he holds. If he activates, chances are [...]
Via The Evil Empire
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November 10, 2009
According to Rob Bradford, the Red Sox have declined Jason Varitek's $5 million option for the 2010 season. He now has five days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million player option (with up to $2 million in incentives) for the 2010 season.Bradford also reports that the Red Sox have come to terms with Tim Wakefield on a two-year deal worth $5 million. He will receive $3...
Via FanHouse
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November 09, 2009
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Red Sox made a flurry of contract decisions on Monday as they hurtle headlong into the Hot Stove season. Boston picked up its 2010 option on Victor Martinez, and declined options on longtime catcher and captain Jason Varitek and knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield, renegotiating a two-year extension with Wakefield at a low...
Via Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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November 09, 2009
The Red Sox and Tim Wakefield reached agreement on a two-year deal today that will pay Wake $5 million for 2010 and 2011 plus incentives.Wake now gets a serious shot at the Red Sox record for wins in a career, as he is just 17 wins away from tying Cy Young and The Texas Con Man's record.The Sox also exercised the option on Victor Martinez for 2010, and declined the options on...
Via SI.com
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November 09, 2009
BOSTON (AP) -- The Red Sox have exercised their $7.7 million option on Victor Martinez and declined options on Jason Varitek and Alex Gonzalez.
Via Chron.com
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November 09, 2009
The Red Sox exercised their $7.7 million option on Victor Martinez and declined options on Jason Varitek and Alex Gonzalez on Monday.
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November 10, 2009
Does your team need a catcher for 2010? Well, you might be in some trouble. With Victor Martinez’s option picked up today (and Jason Varitek exercising his player option), here’s a list of free agent catchers who received more than 200 PAs last year.
Rod Barajas TOR (B)
Josh Bard BOS
Henry Blanco SD
Ramon Hernandez * [...]
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