JASON VARITEK RUMORS
Bobby Valentine Says Red Sox May Go Without Captain in 2012, If Varitek Doesn't Return
Jason Varitek's return to the Red Sox is looking less and less likely with each passing day. Now the team's longest-tenure player, since Tim Wakefield's retirement last week, Varitek has still not reported to spring training nor has he responded to the Red Sox invitation to join the team this Spring down in Fort Myers, Florida. Tek's absence has left a void on the Boston roster,...
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After winning the 2004 World Series, then free agent Jason Varitek signed a relatively team friendly four-year, $40 million deal to stay in Boston. The Red Sox appreciated Tek's loyalty to the team and rewarded the franchise's cornerstone backstop, appointing Varitek as the team's third ever captain. Varitek wore the "C" proudly on his jersey for the past seven...
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Fade to Silence: Tek Not Expected in Camp
With neither bang nor whimper nor even a press release, the Jason Varitek era appears to be over.Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports that Red Sox officials don't expect Jason Varitek to show up to camp.Career stats here. Below are some notable achievements, from his Wikipedia page. MLB career Three time All-Star (2003, 2005 and 2008), one time starter (2005...
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No sign of Jason Varitek at Red Sox camp
The invitation remains open for Jason Varitek to come to spring training with the Boston Red Sox. But there are no signs that the catcher and beloved team captain will accept.
It appears that an era is coming to an end.
While other stars arrived early, addressed the media, and have clearly bought into Boston's new regime - designated hitter David Ortiz waltzed in on Wednesday...
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Josh Beckett Will Be Able to Adjust Without Jason Varitek as Personal Catcher
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...
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What will Jason Varitek's legacy be?
It's looking like the end of the road for Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek. No team aside from the Red Sox has offered Varitek a major league deal, and Boston has a glut of catchers (Jarrod Saltalamacchia, newly-signed free agent Kelly Shoppach, and young Ryan Lavarnway) that would prevent him from getting a lot of playing time. But at the end of the day, where does Varitek...
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Jason Varitek Doesn't Report to Fort Myers, Josh Beckett Prepares to Adapt Without Catcher
FORT MYERS, Fla. –– There was no sign of Jason Varitek on the JetBlue premises on Sunday. As pitchers and catchers reported, the longtime Red Sox catcher –– who was reportedly offered a minor-league deal –– didn't show, leading to speculation Varitek could be mulling retirement. Since 1998, Varitek was a primary presence in spring training. With Jarrod Saltalamacchia...
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Source: Varitek will 'decide soon' about future
Jason Varitek, who was offered a minor-league contract and an invitation to big-league camp by the Boston Red Sox, was absent Sunday on the reporting date for the team's pitchers and catchers.
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Red Sox C Varitek considering retirement
Boston Red Sox veteran catcher Jason Varitek is considering retirement after 15 years in the major leagues.The Boston Globe is reporting Veritek, who received a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training from the Red Sox, is mulling over his future. His agent, Scott Boras, told the newspaper that Varitek has not yet made a decision but Boston GM Ben Cherington insists...
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Varitek gets invitation to camp
General manager Ben Cherington said yesterday that the Red Sox have offered Jason Varitek a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. But that is as far as they will go.
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