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Ben Cherington Hopes Jason Varitek 'Will Always Be a Part of the Red Sox in Some Way'

Found December 16, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Varitek,  Kelly Shoppach
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox want Jason Varitek back. It might not be as a player, though. Two days after signing free agent Kelly Shoppach -- giving the Red Sox a full complement of three catchers who are expected to be on the major league squad -- general manager Ben Cherington said the team is still talking to the captain and longtime backstop about remaining with the ballclub "in some way." "We have incredible respect for Tek. I have incredible respect for Tek on a personal level," Cherington said Thursday on a conference call with reporters to discuss the...
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