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MYERS, Fla. The Red Sox offered Varitek an invitation to Spring Training, but couldn't guarantee him a spot on the team. While the club hasn't closed the door on Varitek resurfacing, it doesn't appear likely at this point. "I could be surprised if he...
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“This is 2012. This is the year that could be the most special year of their lives,” Valentine said. “That is definitely a message I want them to understand.” “I haven’t heard that we should get his uniform ready,” Valentine said. There’s a...
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New York Yankees runner Curtis Granderson, batter Mark Teixeira (C) and on-deck batter Nick Swisher (R) celebrate after Teixeira scored on Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek's throwing error in the first inning of the second MLB American League baseball... View Photo »
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There were too many memories that had to be relived. And some of them, frankly, Jonathan Papelbon still WANTED to relive -- like the "lifelong friends" he left behind in Boston. At one point, he paid homage to the newly retired Tim Wakefield and the...
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It looks like Salty is preparing to take over that leadership role in the catching department, which is a good good thing in my opinion. Click here to read the accompanying article with the video written by Mike Petraglia. FenwayWest.com is a fan web...
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10:27 AM ET 02.18 | Now that Tim Wakefield has chosen retirement, could Jason Varitek be far behind? In a phone interview yesterday, agent Scott Boras said Varitek "is in a position where he's ready to play" this season. But Boras added that the...
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey and New York Yankees on-deck batter Nick Swisher (R) react as Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek's throwing error allows batter Mark Teixeira to score in the first inning of the second MLB American League baseball game... View Photo »
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The Boston Globe reports that free agent catcher Jason Varitek is leaning towards retirement. He has received an offer of a minor league deal with a spring training invite from the Red Sox, but some close to Varitek have said that he would rather retire...
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MYERS Fla. But that is as far as they will go. With pitchers and catchers reporting tomorrow, there is no indication that Varitek will accept the offer. Friends are saying they believe he will follow the lead of longtime teammate Tim Wakefield and...
About Jason Varitek
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Jason Andrew Varitek (pronounced /ˈvɛɹɨˌtɛk/, born April 11, 1972 in Rochester, Michigan) is an American baseball player who is currently a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox. A three-time all-star and Gold Glove Award winner... Full Article
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 18: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox drives the ball into left for a RBI single in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel (R) reacts after he strikes out looking at a pitch from Boston Red Sox pitcher Franklin Morales as Red Sox's catcher Jason Varitek (L) throws back the ball during the seventh inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis,...
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Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek (C) congratulates teammate Darnell McDonald (L) as Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (R) watches after McDonald hits a two-run homerun off Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano during the fifth inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis,...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 9: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins looses his grip on his bat as Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox catches in the third inning on August 9, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Boston Red Sox's Darnell McDonald, left, high fives on-deck batter Jacob Ellsbury, second from right, after driving in Jason Varitek, center, with a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins' Francisco Liriano in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 in Minneapolis. At...
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 07: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox and Jason Varitek #33 talk win between pitches in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees on August 7, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (R) tags out Cleveland Indians' Matt LaPorta at home plate in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 4, 2011.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 4: Matt LaPorta #7 of the Cleveland Indians is tagged out at the plate by Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Fenway Park on August 4, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek watches his two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, July 31, 2011. Boston won 5-3.
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek dives but cannot catch a pop foul by Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Thursday, July 28, 2011.
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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 20: Right fielder Nick Markakis #21 of the Baltimore Orioles catches a ball for an out hit by Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Red Sox...
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, celebrates a 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles with relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58), after a baseball game, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Baltimore.
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Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek scores behind Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts July 5, 2011.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 05: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after he scored in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 5, 2011 at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 05: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 5, 2011 at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 05: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after he scored a run off a hit by teammate Jason Varitek in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 5, 2011 at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox's manager Terry Francona, left, celebrates with Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, moments after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, right, slides out at home plate as Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, makes the play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 3-2.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, center, slides into home plate as Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, prepares to tag him out in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 3-2. Home plate...
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Toronto Blue Jays' Corey Patterson, right, singles off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon as Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, looks on in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 3-2.
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Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek hits an RBI double off a pitch by Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Cecil in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
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HOUSTON - JULY 03: Shortstop Clint Barmes #12 of the Houston Astros relays his throw as Jason Varitek #33 slides into second base at Minute Maid Park on July 3, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Boston won 2-1.
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Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek rounds third base after his first home run of the baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Philadelphia.
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PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 30: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox watches his second solo homerun of the game in the top of the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 30, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek trots back to the dugout after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Drew Carpenter during the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Philadelphia. Boston won 5-2.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 18: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox drives the ball into left for a RBI single in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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