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The Tale of Tek

Found January 13, 2012 on Fenway West:
PLAYERS: Jason Varitek
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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It has been reported, but not confirmed today that Jason Varitek has been offered a minor league contract by the Red Sox. He will be invited to camp at Spring Training in a non-roster spot role, if he so chooses to accept. Tek would then have to compete with the other Sox catchers (Salty, Lavarnway and Shoppach) for the chance for a roster spot with the team. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweeted that Tek will weigh the offer vs. retirement. Scott Lauber from the Boston Herald tweeted that an offer of a position within the Red Sox organization (I can only assume that would be in the minor leagues) would be definite if Tek chooses to retire. Given all of that, it could also just be all rumors since the Globe has reported that they contacted Ben Cherington and he said that the Sox have made no formal offer of any kind to Jason Varitek. My opinion, I hope that Tek retires and is able to stay with the organization in some kind of role or position. I just can't imagine him in a mi...
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