Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Source Varitek calling it quits after 15 seasons Ortiz on 'We're going to miss him' Report Red Sox C To Retire Thursday Boston's Jason said be retiring PhatzRadio Nation joins Wakefield in retirement AP Masshole Sports The Eulogy Catcher set retire with will reportedly JockSpin.com Sox’s veteran has decided Gack Top 12 reasons why is catcher reports No Sign Of At Camp

Ortiz on Varitek: 'We're going to miss him' The writing has been on the wall regarding captain Jason Varitek's future with the Boston Red Sox for some time now. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington signed two catchers in the winter and offered the soon-to-be 40-year-old Varitek an invitation to camp as a show of respect. Pitchers and catchers reported, but Varitek did not. 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 ... 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. AP source: Red Sox C Varitek to retire Thursday The Boston Red Sox are saying goodbye to their captain. Catcher Jason Varitek has decided to retire after 15 seasons with the Red Sox, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person requested anonymity because Varitek had not made an announcement. The Boston Globe first reported Varitek's decision. Varitek to announce retirement Thursday Varitek to announce retirement Thursday Jason Varitek to announce retirement from baseball on Thursday By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Jason Varitek, a two-time World Series champion and the captain of... 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 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. Red Sox Catcher Jason Varitek to Announce Retirement, Boston Globe Says Varitek, 39, is expected to stay with the team to begin his post-playing career, the Globe said, without revealing where it got the information. His announcement will come at the team's camp in Fort Myers , Florida, the newspaper said. Where does Varitek rank on all-time C list? Quick: Where does Jason Varitek rank on the all-time list of catchers? Top 50? Top 40? Top 20? Varitek is apparently set to retire on Thursday, calling it quits after 15 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, 1,546 major league games, two World Series rings and one memorable brawl with Alex Rodriguez. That Varitek ended up playing his entire career with the Boston is remarkable considering the early ...
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