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Is Jacoby Ellsbury On The Fast Track To The Hall Of Fame?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:04:31 GMT

When the question was asked, I thought about how I would answer it. I ran through the options in my head: Jason Varitek? No. Mike Lowell? No. Kevin Youkilis? That'd be tough.
Source: Over the Monster

Boston Red Sox Fantasy Retrospective

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:58:25 GMT

So we're talking to Theo Epstein Monday afternoon and he mentions that restructuring Tim Wakefield's deal will save the Sox $1.5 million on the CBT, which is GM-speak for the payroll luxury tax, or collective bargaining tax.
Source: Bleacher Report

Heading Home: Free at Last

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:59:45 GMT

Doug Glanville on baseball, its controversies and its lessons for life. The baseball season is over, and now another game begins — the game of free agency. And this is where the rubber meets the road.
Source: The New York Times

Terry Francona says Jason Varitek embraces new role

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:35 GMT

The roster for next year still has significant holes that could take a while to be filled, but Red Sox [team stats] manager Terry Francona expressed satisfaction with one spot yesterday.
Source: Boston Herald

Red Sox release backup catcher Kottaras

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:04:08 GMT

The Red Sox have parted ways with catcher George Kottaras, who served as the primary backup to starter Jason Varitek for the first half of this season and as Tim Wakefield’s personal catcher.
Source: Providence Journal

Francona fields questions from callers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:25 GMT

BOSTON -- Overlooking Fenway Park on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Red Sox manager Terry Francona made himself uniquely accessible to the rabid fans that follow his team.
Source: MLB.com

Brewers claim Kottaras from Red Sox

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:25 GMT

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers added catching depth on Wednesday by claiming onetime Padres prospect George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
Source: MLB.com

Red Sox release catcher Kottaras

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:55:10 GMT

Out of options, backstop now free to sign with any club With Victor Martinez already entrenched as the starter behind the plate in 2010 and Jason Varitek guaranteed to return as his backup, the Red Sox have released catcher George Kottaras,...
Source: MLB.com

Quoted in 'Red Sox have to watch Yankees celebrate'

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:46:47 GMT

Jason Varitek said in ESPN:

I've maybe heard that song more than almost anyone on our team ... But it's not like walking off the field knowing you can't play another game. It's not like after we lost to Tampa last year in Game 7, knowing we didn't have another game left to play. Honestly? I love playing (the Yankees). It's what baseball is all about.

Quoted in 'Red Sox have to watch Yankees celebrate'

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:46:47 GMT

Jason Varitek said in ESPN:

I've maybe heard that song more than almost anyone on our team ... But it's not like walking off the field knowing you can't play another game. It's not like after we lost to Tampa last year in Game 7, knowing we didn't have another game left to play. Honestly? I love playing (the Yankees). It's what baseball is all about.

Photo from Getty Images

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:47:00 GMT

BOSTON - JUNE 11: George Kottaras #16 and Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox chat before a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on June 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 17 May 2009 03:38:49 GMT

Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, rounds the bases on a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during a baseball game Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Seattle. Umpire Jim Wolf is seen at left.

Jason Varitek - looking good out of uniform

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:29:36 GMT