JASON VARITEK NEWS
Varitek to Blue Jays?
October 16, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Jason Varitek is likely entering his last game as Red Sox. He hit .220 with 13 HR in 131 games this season. He's been declining for the past three seasons, and it is obvious in his power numbers and a forty point drop in his batting average. Varitek is making nine million dollars...
Varitek to retire?
January 29, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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I can't see it happening, but apparently Jason Varitek may elect to sit out the 2009 season or even retire.According to a baseball source, the deadline by which Varitek must accept or decline the Red Sox' latest contract offer is set for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, leaving less than...
Jason Varitek: O' Captain My Captain
October 19, 2008 by
Josh Q. Public
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You saw the Captain last night. We've come to expect big things from Varitek.
Moving on as a Red Sox fan
October 20, 2008 by
Sox Addict
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Waking up this morning, I was oddly calm. My mind wasn't racing about Terry Francona's decision not to pinch-hit for Jason Varitek or wondering why Ellsbury didn't come into the game as a pinch-runner when we had a chance to possibly score. I obviously wasn't clammering...
Latest from the G.M. meetings
20 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Boston picks up the option on V-Mart while possibly saying bye to Jason Varitek. See what else happened at the GM meetings so far.
Shocker in Boston: Public Officials jobbing the people so they can get free parking to the Sox
October 05, 2007 by
Perkisabeast.com Blog
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All I have to say is thank you Boston Globe. I have been bitching about this for more than four years now. You see, once upon a time there was a public street near Fenway Park called Van Ness street. It was a very important street because it had no parking meters on it and it wasn...
Red Sox Make Offer To Varitek
December 11, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Boston Herald is reporting that the Red Sox have made a two year offer to Jason Varitek. "[Journalists] will never know the market for catchers because teams won't comment on whether or not they need a catcher. No team wants to say publically that they were upset with...
What is up with Varitek?
January 30, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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This is definitely a joke. So the deadline was suppose to be at 8:30 a.m. this morning and now it is 11:20 a.m. almost three hours later and still no word on whether if Tek is taking the deal or not.
NESN News: Heidi Watney, Dennis Eckersley's Contracts Extended
November 20, 2008 by
Small White Ball
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Red Sox fans and drooling male members of the Boston media will continue to have their dirty fix as NESN/Red Sox game-day reporter Heidi Watney's contract has been extended for a multiple amount of years
Oh yeah, Dennis Eckersley is coming back too.
Win Tek's July 4th Gear
July 03, 2009 by
Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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Jason Varitek has worn some special special equipment the last few years on July 4th to honor America. It is, of course, red, white and blue. And this year after he wears them, he will auction off his mask, chester protector and shin guards to benefit The Saints Medical Center, and...
The Varitek Signing Aftershock
February 01, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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As an avid fan of amateur baseball, and incidentally the draft, I was displeased, to say the least, to hear about the Sox decision to re-sign Varitek. It wasn't that I had high hopes that he'd net us two picks, because obviously no team's general manager was foolish give...
Welcome back Varitek
January 30, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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It's over! It's finally over! Jason Varitek agrees to a one-year deal with an option for 2010. Just love these long and dragged out contract deals. Now we can finally do some team breakdowns... Pitching rotationBatting lineupBullpenBench Check out these topic discussions this...
Red Sox Make Minor Moves
20 days ago by
The Evil Empire
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According to Rob Bradford, the Red Sox have declined Jason Varitek's $5 million option for the 2010 season. He now has five days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million player option (with up to $2 million in incentives) for the 2010 season.Bradford also reports that the Red...
Aloha Also Means Goodbye Georgie Boy
11 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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With Victor Martinez being able to catch Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek back for what’s likely his final season in a Boston Red Sox uniform, George Kottaras temporarily found himself out of a job on Tuesday.
According to Alex Speier of WEEI.com, the Red Sox put Kottaras on...
NOBODY ELSE IS GOING TO SAY IT, SO I WILL
July 07, 2008 by
Epic Carnival
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In the uproar that has emerged over Jason Varitek's laughable inclusion on the 2008 American League All-Star team, one thing has slipped under the radar, and that is Derek Jeter's inclusion in the starting lineup.
Breaking Jason Varitek's psychological hold on the Red Sox
February 02, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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Yesterday, Pat discussed what the Jason Varitek signing means for the backup catcher position. Today, I look at the man himself, Jason Varitek.What does the return of Varitek mean for the club? Does it mean "more of the same?" No, I don't think it does. The actions of...
Catchers market : Boras says Red Sox want Varitek back..
November 26, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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According to SI.comA , TheA Boston Red SoxA have expressed an interest in bringing back captain Jason Varitek but have not made a contract offer, the catcher's agent said Tuesday."We've had no financial discussions with the team as of yet regarding Jason," agent Scott...
Varitek To Return
January 30, 2009 by
Central Maine Sports Blog
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SI's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Red Sox and Jason Varitek have agreed to a two year deal for the 09-10 seasons. Heidi Watney is the happiest woman in America today...
The dream of 9 league-average hitters is dead
February 04, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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Jason Varitek, you ended my dream. It may have been a long shot, but it's over. And although having you back at least fills the backstop, it does crush my desire to have nine league average hitters in the Red Sox lineup. Potentially now, eight of them, now that ain't bad...
Fireside Chats #57: Where we dip into the Mad Dog for a little relief
August 25, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #57 where we dip into the Mad Dog for a little relief Episode #57 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: "Mad Dog" Sorry for the lack of shows recently, a vacation followed by a week with a fever eerily similar to Jason Varitek...
Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Red Sox made a flurry of contract decisions on Monday as they hurtle headlong into the Hot Stove season. Boston picked up its 2010 option on Victor Martinez, and declined options on longtime catcher and captain Jason Varitek...
New Deal For Varitek
January 30, 2009 by
Boston Sports Media Watch
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Our long national nightmare is over. But a whole new one might be beginning. Scott Boras mouthpiece Jon Heyman was the first to report that Jason Varitek and the Red Sox have agreed on a two year deal. Tony Massarotti has confirmed it, but calls it one year with an option...
MY NAME IS JASON VARITEK
October 16, 2007 by
Epic Carnival
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How long are the Boston Red Sox going to keep Jason Varitek around? He has become a very easy out for MLB pitchers.
Jason Varitek Exercises Contract Option for 2010
18 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million player option, and will return to the team in 2010. On Monday, the Sox chose not to pick up the $5 million team option for Varitek, which triggered the player option. The Sox picked up the $7 million contract option on their...
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