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An apology to Jason Varitek
An apology to Jason Varitek
APJason Varitek is one of the players who got a raw deal in Mitchell Report speculation. Just because no current Red Sox players were named in the Mitchell Report doesn't mean some of their names didn't take a hit. And...
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  • Redsauce Redsauce
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    I love, absolutely love, seeing this apology.  I wish everyone who posted the list posted just as publicized an apology to everyone who wasn't actually named in the report.  These guys deserve it. 

    Posted 12/16/2007 respond (flag)
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