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2010: Backstop
2010: Backstop
redsox.gearupforsports.com — Let’s start by getting the obvious out of the way. ‘Tek is done as full time catcher. The Red Sox turned down his franchise option for ‘10 and he exercised his $3M player option for next season. This comes with the understanding that he’ll be the back up catcher ... (more) 2010: Backstop
Ugh. They Should Have Retired
Ugh. They Should Have Retired
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — Ken Griffey Jr. has always been a Fan favorite. And it was fine for him to have a swan song season in Seattle. But it should have ended there. Instead, the Kid has signed on for another year and once again, all an admiring and thankful Fan can do is hope that the latest off-season surgery will ... (more) Ugh. They Should Have Retired
The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching
sportsofboston.com — Over the past week, the Red Sox have moved forward with their plans for 2010 and beyond. Just before the deadline, the Red Sox picked up their option on Victor Martinez and declined their option on long-time catcher and team captain Jason Varitek. However, Varitek responded and exercised his ... (more) The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching
Kottaras Axed
yankeesredsox.com — The Red Sox released George Kottaras today according to ESPN. With the return of Jason Varitek, Kottaras wasn't deemed necessary to the big league club.  That said, I wonder if we'll see the Red Sox try to re-sign him at some point. At first glance, I don't like this move.  Kottaras ... (more) Kottaras Axed
George Kottaras released
George Kottaras released
firebrandal.com — With Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek set at the major league level and Dusty Brown along with Mark Wagner in reserve, the Red Sox cleared a 40-man spot by releasing catcher George Kottaras. Kottaras was out of options, so he would have had to pass through waivers, which may have been ... (more) George Kottaras released
Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on Varitek
sportsofboston.com — The Boston Red Sox have struck a deal with starting pitcher Tim Wakefield. The contract is worth a guaranteed $5 million dollars over the next two seasons, with contract incentives that could bring it up to $7 million. The Sox usually exercise Wakefield’s recurring $4 million deal each ... (more) Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on ...
News: Red Sox decline option on Jason Varitek
News: Red Sox decline option on Jason Varitek
metsblog.com — Rob Bradford of WEEI Radio in Boston says the Red Sox will not pick up the $5 million option on Jason Varitek ’s contract. According to Bradford, “Varitek has five days to decide whether to exercise his one-year, $3 million player ... (more) News: Red Sox decline option on Jason Varitek
New Poll Question: Most coveted star
New Poll Question: Most coveted star
firebrandal.com — Considering that it’s highly unlikely that the Red Sox could acquire both in a trade, who would you prefer to see don a Sox uniform come April? Adrian Gonzalez Felix Hernandez Who would best fit the bill for the Red Sox in 2010? Previous Poll results: Which Red Sox ... (more) New Poll Question: Most coveted star
Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
bottomlinesox.com — It's confirmed. V-Mart will be back in Boston for 2010. This is great news, since Martinez' arrival on July 31st snapped David Ortiz out if his funk and sparked the offense for the entire second half. If the Sox can re-sign Bay, we'll have a nice looking heart of the order with Bay, ... (more) Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
FenwayNation On Examiner: Perspective On Varitek
FenwayNation On Examiner: Perspective On Varitek
examiner.com — Perspective on Jason Varitek from Examiner.COM. (more) FenwayNation On Examiner: Perspective On Varitek
No answer yet from Varitek
boston.com — Theo Epstein said the Red Sox have not yet received word whether Jason Varitek will exercise his $3 million option for 2010. The deadline is tomorrow. Epstein will meet with Scott Boras this evening, so perhaps an answer will be...  ... (more) No answer yet from Varitek
So Much So Soon: Analyzing the Sox’ Looong Weekend
So Much So Soon: Analyzing the Sox’ Looong Weekend
feedproxy.google.com — Well, that was quick. After a slow couple weeks while we waited for the crowning of the new World Series Champion (who, sadly, were the New York Yankees), the MLB hot stove exploded in a flurry of moves including the trades of Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy, the rejection of Alex ... (more) So Much So Soon: Analyzing the Sox’ Looong Weekend
Joba Sits In With The Roots & Some Other Links
Joba Sits In With The Roots & Some Other Links
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Did you know Joba Chamberlain can play the keyboard? Well, he can't really, but Jimmy Fallon bet the band on his show - who just happens to the The Roots - that if the Yankees won the World Series, they would have to let someone from the Bombers sit in with them: ( via Jambands.com )  ... (more) Joba Sits In With The Roots & Some Other Links
Jason Varitek's return has answered one offseason question for the Red Sox, but more remain. - ESPN Boston
Jason Varitek's return has answered one offseason question for the Red Sox, but more remain. - ...
sports.espn.go.com — We aren't even at the point when free agents can begin signing with new teams, and the Red Sox contingent essentially felt the general managers' meetings were a waste of time. But Jason Varitek's return decided one issue, which allows them to move on ... (more) Jason Varitek's return has answered one offseason ...
Varitek Back for 2010
yankeesredsox.com — Jason Varitek exercised his player option today and will remain with the Red Sox. Based on Red Sox comments, it appears Varitek has a place in the team's 2010 plans. Said Theo Epstein: We’re happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from him in 2010. He means an awful lot to ... (more) Varitek Back for 2010
Jason Varitek to Exercise Player Option, Will Stay With Red Sox
Jason Varitek to Exercise Player Option, Will Stay With Red Sox
nesn.com — The Red Sox declined to exercise their $5 million team option on catcher Jason Varitek on Monday, but that doesn’t mean the longtime captain will be leaving Boston. NESN learned on Monday night that the 37-year-old Varitek will exercise his $3 million ... (more) Jason Varitek to Exercise Player Option, Will Stay With ...
Mets not interested in Varitek
Mets not interested in Varitek
metsfever.blogspot.com — Last off-season it was rumored that the Mets were interested in Jason Varitek, the idea was to find a guy who was a great clubhouse leader and good with young pitchers. Tek fit both of those characteristics but ended up re-signing with Boston. Now Varitek, after having Boston decline his 5M ... (more) Mets not interested in Varitek
Red Sox make it all official
boston.com — This press released from our friends on Yawkey Way: RED SOX EXERCISE 2010 CONTRACT OPTION ON CATCHER VICTOR MARTINEZ; SIGN RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER TIM WAKEFIELD TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT -- Club declines 2010 options on shortstop Alex Gonzalez and catcher ... (more) Red Sox make it all official
Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010
Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010
soxanddawgs.com — On Monday, there was report that Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek had exercised his player option after the Red Sox had declined their team option. This report turned out to be false at the time as Red Sox GM Theo Epstein stated he had not heard from Varitek or his agent Scott Boras. But ... (more) Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010
Mets could have interest in Varitek
nypost.com — CHICAGO -- Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has until Friday to accept or reject a $3 million player option. Boston rejected its $5 million option and clearly signalled that Victor Martinez will be the starting catcher next season. The Mets had some ... (more) Mets could have interest in Varitek
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