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Found January 30, 2009 on Sox Addict: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Varitek
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

It looks like this soap opera is finally over. According to a few sources, Jason Varitek and the Red Sox have agreed to a 1 year deal with an option year.

2009 - $5 mil.
2010 - Team/Player Option $5 mil plus $2 mil in games played incentives*

Not a bad deal at all. Even if he hits .230 again, Boston will have a catcher for the next 2 years.

* - If the team picks up his option, Varitek will be paid $5 mil. If not, then he has the option to remain with the team for $3 mil or declare himself a free agent.

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14 Comments:
  • Wohoo, finally!
    by mchase   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • don't get me wrong here...i love Varitek..and what he has done for us...but..i think it was time we moved on..we just need more offensive production from that position.
    by Patsfan6220   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I think we need him for another year, only because there should be some kind of transition period between catchers. If he only plays half the games this year because we picked up some young stud, then that's even better.
    by soxaddict   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I would agree with you if there were another option available, but in looking at the market right now Varitek makes since for Boston.
    by KevinM   February 03, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I'm not going to debate anyone's strategic view; just wanted to say that I'm psyched that Varitek will be staying with the Sox for at least another year... he's been my favorite for a long time now, and as the team's captain I think he shows a lot of character and back-bone. I just can't see him going anywhere else (or maybe I just don't want to..)
    by ornith   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Yeah I'm glad he's back too :D
    by soxaddict   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Ornith..i undersand what you are saying...and i understand he is your fav...but just not sure it makes sense we are keeping him..." women "..lol...i mean no disrespect Ornith..lol
    by Patsfan6220   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • not that i am upset we still have him...but..the time is coming soon...that we will need to upgrade at that position
    by Patsfan6220   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • and here is what else i worry about...Varitek getting hurt...not the youngest guy in the world...then where are we..??
    by Patsfan6220   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Same place we'd be if we didn't sign him. Up crap creek without a paddle/catcher :\
    by soxaddict   February 02, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I hear you, Patsfan! Varitek is an awesome guy, I like the way he carries himself and the way he holds the team together... he has spirit. But oh yeah - those knees have got to be getting sore... would rather not have to see him playing games and then promoting arthritis meds!

    And I agree with soxaddict - it would be perfect if we pick up some young stud who's got all the raw talent and just needs Varitek as a mentor and role model...

    Do we have any prospects??
    by ornith   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • we really don't have anybody down in the farm system that could step in and play catcher right now..no...we would have had to make a deal with somebody for Varitek
    by Patsfan6220   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Yeah we're pretty weak in catching. Honestly, Josh Bard (who is signed on a minor league deal) is probably the best we've got. Dusty Brown and George Kottaras (he's out of options) are our minor league catchers. Kottaras has some decent power but probably won't be a starter :\
    by soxaddict   February 02, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • We do need him back for another year. I didn't want to see our captain who has helped win two world series leave on a sour note. There's a lot of young talent coming up and a lot of young talent on the club now that will benefit from him staying. I think this will probably be the last year I say that. He's given to much to the Sox. I hope they win the world series and he retires on top. Another Red Sox storybook ending.
    by Boston1   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
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