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    Catching just happens to be a difficult one to fill. "There's not a lot of elite catching out there" Epstein said. "But at the same time, that changes the standards for what you're looking for. Full Article at MLB.com
    There's not a lot of elite catching out there
    Theo Epstein – Theo Epstein SOURCE: MLB.com 12 months ago
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Varitek tops Red Sox's offseason list
  1. He's an important part of the organization -- there's no doubt about that ... Obviously, he's coming off a year that wasn't his best, but he's important nonetheless. Now he's a free agent and we'll be talking to him. We have an obligation to explore all our options. We do that with every position.
    Theo Epstein – Theo Epstein SOURCE: MLB.com 12 months ago

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