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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 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
Roy Halladay, Matt Holliday, Jason Varitek, Oliver Perez and Chien-Ming Wang
newsday.com — Tuesday November 10, 2009 7:56 PM By Ken Davidoff Wanted to get this out earlier, but Scott... Boras beckoned. I'll add the Boras quotes after I transcribe what he said. As always, the super-agent had some gems: --The Mets are meeting tonight with Boras ... (more) Roy Halladay, Matt Holliday, Jason Varitek, Oliver Perez ...
A New CHB?
A New CHB?
fenwaywest.com — Have you read the " Tek Issues " post on Extra Bases today? The Globe already has... one Dan Shaughnessy so they don't need another guy trying to find conflict where there isn't any. In the post Christopher L. Gasper speculates that Varitek's presence on the team will be harmful to Victor ... (more) A New CHB?
Varitek exercises option for 2010
boston.com — Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option for 2010. “We're happy to have Jason back and... we look forward to a good year from him in 2010,” Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. “He means an awful lot... (more) Varitek exercises option for 2010
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 Option Maybe Good All Around Move!
Varitek Option Maybe Good All Around Move!
yougabsports.com —   Jason Varitek decided to use his player option and will make about 3 million dollars as... a back up catcher for the Boston Red Sox 2010 campaign. I thought Tek would be gone based on the Red Sox reliance on numbers and production. However, it appears that Varitek is going to embrace ... (more) Varitek Option Maybe Good All Around Move!
Varitek Exercises Player Option for 2010
Varitek Exercises Player Option for 2010
fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million player option (that includes the... potential for up to $2 million in bonuses) for the 2010 season. Varitek his .209 with a .313 OBP and .390 slugging mark in 2009, and he ceded ... (more) Varitek Exercises Player Option for 2010
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
All-Aughts Team of the Decade C: Jason Varitek
All-Aughts Team of the Decade C: Jason Varitek
firebrandal.com — He’s the only position player to have bookended the Red Sox’s history-altering decade. He was anointed team... captain, an occurrence that does not happen often. He’s Jason Varitek, the All-Aughts catcher of the decade for Boston. When Varitek retires, he’s ... (more) All-Aughts Team of the Decade C: Jason Varitek
Tek, Wake, Replay, and More
Tek, Wake, Replay, and More
fenwaywest.com — Jason Varitek is still making up his mind about the player option. Scott Boras says he will... talk with Tek and Theo in the next day or so. The NESN report said the deal would be finalized today but it looks like that is not going to happen. Oh, and the Mets might want him . Tim Wakefield's ... (more) Tek, Wake, Replay, and More
Tek Picks Up Player Option
Tek Picks Up Player Option
fenwaywest.com — NESN is reporting that Jason Varitek has picked up his $3 million option to remain with the... team. NESN learned on Monday night that the 37-year-old Varitek will exercise his $3 million player option for 2010 that includes up to another $2 million in incentives. The move is expected to be ... (more) Tek Picks Up Player Option
Jason Varitek’s Fast Decline in 2009
Jason Varitek’s Fast Decline in 2009
tomsbombs.blogspot.com —   Note: I wrote this as a side project about a month ago. With yesterdays news that... Varitek is returning to the Red Sox, I thought I should just post it here. Jason Varitek’s hot bat early in the 2009 season appeared to justify the 2-year ... (more) Jason Varitek’s Fast Decline in 2009
Scott Boras holds court
fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Agent Scott Boras met with a swarm of reporters in the lobby of the O’Hare... International Airport Hilton early Tuesday evening, speaking on everything from the state of the game’s economy, to the futures of clients such as ... (more) Scott Boras holds court
Theo: Red Sox see Martinez as their everyday catcher
fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Speaking to a group of reporters in his suite at the O’Hare International Airport Hilton,... where this year’s general managers meetings are being held, Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said that his organization sees Victor Martinez ... (more) Theo: Red Sox see Martinez as their everyday catcher
Assorted Links
Assorted Links
beyondtheboxscore.com — Alex Anthopolous will lead the scouts' counter-revolution ! Well, that or he will allocate his firm's capital... to the resources expected to yield the highest internal rate of return. You know, one or the other. Converting OPS into wOBA, or killing a fly with a grenade-launcher . I always ... (more) Assorted Links
Hot Stove Burning Up For Red Sox
Hot Stove Burning Up For Red Sox
boston.sportsthenandnow.com — Theo is wasting no time tinkering with the Red Sox Roster We’ve got a handful of things... to talk about, following an eventful day initiated by Theo Epstein and company on Monday. We’ll start with the captain. On Monday, the Red Sox declined the $5 million club option that ... (more) Hot Stove Burning Up For Red Sox
Varitek to Remain In Boston
Varitek to Remain In Boston
novafantasysports.com — Update: Jason Varitek has decided to go ahead and exercise his $3 mil option and return to... the Red Sox in 2010. Varitek knows that he will not see much time behind the plate next year with Victor Martinez now entrenched as the Bosox starting catcher.The captain is valued for his clubhouse ... (more) Varitek to Remain In Boston
Jason Varitek Back With Red Sox In 2010
Jason Varitek Back With Red Sox In 2010
soxanddawgs.com — Just hours after the Boston Red Sox declined their option on catcher Jason Varitek , he has... decided to exercise his player option worth $3 million. He can make an additional $2 million in incentives based on the number of games he starts. The news was first reported by Adam Hirshfield of ... (more) Jason Varitek Back With Red Sox In 2010
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
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