Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Joe Sheehan Jason Varitek's legacy will live on in Red Sox lore Report C Varitek To Retire Thursday Ortiz 'We're going to miss him' Boston's said be retiring PhatzRadio Nation has decided retire No Sign Of At Camp AP Source Masshole Sports The Eulogy Catcher set after 15 seasons with reportedly veteran Gack Top 12 reasons why is catcher reports announce retirement Farewell Oh Captain My

Jason Varitek to retire Thursday - The Boston Globe The rugged catcher, who spent 15 seasons with the Red Sox and was a key member of two World Series champions, is expected to take a position with the organization. SB Nation: Mariners' 1997 trade only looks worse now Feb 28, 2012 - Reports that Jason Varitek will shortly announce his retirement mean different things to different people. For Red Sox fans, Varitek's retirement marks the end of an era. Red Sox Move On Without Jason Varitek; Retirement Expected Thursday The writing has been on the wall regarding captain Jason Varitek's future with the Boston Red Sox for some time now. Joe Sheehan: Jason Varitek's legacy will live on in Red Sox lore On Thursday, Jason Varitek will announce his retirement from the only team he ever played for, the Boston Red Sox, following a 15-year career. Varitek served as the Red Sox' captain for the final seven seasons of his career, and had been invited to spring training by the team. However, with the presence of catchers Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Kelly Shoppach and Ryan Lavarnway on Boston's roster ... CSN: Why Jason Varitek was a man of respect There's a time and a place for everything. And Jason Varitek has decided the time and place for his retirement will be Thursday in Fort Myers. Every Red Sox fan knows the captain's story. Jason Varitek Admired by Red Sox Teammates for His Leadership, Loyalty FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jason Varitek was a mentor to many. When Jarrod Saltalamacchia was first traded to Boston from Texas on July 31, 2010, it was Varitek -- then the Red Sox' catcher -- who showed him the ropes. He lectured him on playing with confidence. He taught him to assemble detailed scouting reports. He instructed him on ways to improve his communication with the pitchers. As news of ... Varitek Has Key Place in Red Sox History The bat had slowed down in recent years, but Jason Varitek was always a Fenway gamer. He had that extra fire that allowed him to get the big hit, make the key block at the plate or tell his pitcher just what he wanted him to throw. Person familiar with decision: Catcher Jason Varitek will retire after 15 seasons with Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are saying goodbye to their captain. Catcher Jason Varitek set to retire after 15 seasons with Red Sox Boston captain expected to make announcement Thursday Jason Varitek & Tim Wakefield's Boston Red Sox Legacies I started following the Red Sox , and  really  following baseball, during the 1995 season—Tim Wakefield's first year calling Fenway Park home. Two years later, a 25-year-old Jason Varitek joined the club, a young catcher battling for playing time. For 17 years, I've watched Wake, for 15 I've watched Tek, and with Varitek set to join Wakefield in retirement on Thursday, their ever-present lockers ...
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