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Found February 21, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Josh Beckett,  Jason Varitek,  Jarrod Saltalamacchia,  Bobby Valentine
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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The end of Jason Varitek's tenure with the Red Sox means pitcher Josh Beckett will have to adjust to a new catcher in 2012. Jarrod Saltalamacchia proved himself more than capable last season and appears ready to gain Beckett's trust. Beckett is not the only Boston pitcher who will have to make an adjustment with Varitek out of the Red Sox clubhouse for the first time in 15 years. Hey Don, With Jason Varitek no longer Josh Beckett's everyday catcher, who do you think will take his place? --Jay Lauretano, Southington It will be interesting to see what Bobby Valentine's...
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