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Found February 27, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Varitek
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By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer

Jason Varitek to hang it up.

Variety is expected to announce his retirement tomorrow in Fort Myers, Florida. Once he retires, he will officially begin a new role with the club in the front office or minor league instructor.

He is 39-years-old and his play diminished last year, as the back up. He no longer had a role with the team.

He was a three-time All-Star in his career. And had a .256 batting average with a 193 home runs and 757 RBI’s in 15 major league seasons.

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