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2010: Backstop

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:35:23 +0000

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 ...

gearupforsports posted 3 days ago from redsox.gearupforsports.com

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Ugh. They Should Have Retired

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:21:00 +0000

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 ...

FlagrantFan posted 10 days ago from passion4baseball.blogspot.com

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The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:33:33 +0000

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 ...

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Kottaras Axed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:18:48 +0000

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 ...

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George Kottaras released

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:04:13 +0000

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 ...

EvanAtMVN posted 4 days ago from firebrandal.com

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Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on Varitek

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:03:45 +0000

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 ...

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News: Red Sox decline option on Jason Varitek

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:20:33 +0000

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 option for next season,” or become a free ...

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New Poll Question: Most coveted star

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:13:03 +0000

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 ...

EvanAtMVN posted 9 days ago from firebrandal.com

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Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:31:34 +0000

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, ...

raynergl posted 12 days ago from bottomlinesox.com

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FenwayNation On Examiner: Perspective On Varitek

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:06:59 +0000

Perspective on Jason Varitek from Examiner.COM.

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No answer yet from Varitek

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:21:53 +0000

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...

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So Much So Soon: Analyzing the Sox’ Looong Weekend

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:25:00 +0000

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 ...

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Joba Sits In With The Roots & Some Other Links

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +0000

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 ) ...

Fack Youk posted 12 days ago from fackyouk.blogspot.com

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Jason Varitek's return has answered one offseason question for the Red Sox, but more remain. - ESPN Boston

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:03:39 +0000

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 to the Jason Bay - Matt Holliday discussions ...

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Varitek Back for 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:12:33 +0000

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 ...

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Jason Varitek to Exercise Player Option, Will Stay With Red Sox

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:45 +0000

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 player option for 2010 that includes up to ...

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Mets not interested in Varitek

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:23:00 +0000

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 ...

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Red Sox make it all official

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000

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 Jason Varitek... ...

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Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:32 +0000

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 ...

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Mets could have interest in Varitek

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:48:00 +0000

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 interest in Varitek last offseason, and ...

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