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Jason Varitek has been a great asset over the years. A notoriously great "game-caller," if that exists. A great leader in the clubhouse, which believe it or not, does actually matter--although impossible to quantify. Varitek has given the Red Sox pitching staff throughout the years, a sense of comfort that is only known by the players within the lines. He has been "The Captain." ...Again, an asset. But Victor Martinez needs to continue to catch most of the time. Four out of every five days, preferably. Ever since joining the team, V-Mart has been killing the ball, belting long homers, and roping line drives all over the field. And his work with the pitchers seems like it is something that they can find comfort in. Martinez is relaxed, understanding, and seemingly realizes how to go about calming a pitcher down when things are going awry. He, like Varitek, has the experience needed to work behind the dish. Neither catcher is very adept at contr...
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