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bottomlinesox.com - 1/29/2009
Sources say Sox/Varitek deal not close
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Michael Holley of WEEI radio says if the deadline were today, Varitek would not sign with the Red Sox... get the scoop at The Bottom Line.
Sources say Sox/Varitek deal not close
boston.com - 1/30/2009
Varitek, Sox agree to deal
— boston.com — By Tony Massarotti and Chad Finn, Globe staff The prolonged and sometimes contentious negotiations between Jason Varitek... and the Red Sox has been resolved, with the catcher agreeing to a contract that will keep him with the club for a... (more) Varitek, Sox agree to deal

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boston.com - 1/29/2009
Varitek, Sox in stare down
— boston.com — With less than 24 hours remaining before a team-mandated deadline, the Red Sox and catcher Jason Varitek... seem caught in a stare down that could produce an unhappy ending for both the player and club. According to a baseball source,... (more) Varitek, Sox in stare down

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Boston Sports Wrap: Varitek Deadline Looming, Pierce Named An All-Star, Celtics Fire Lucky
rootzoo.com - 1/30/2009
Boston Sports Wrap: Varitek Deadline Looming, Pierce Named An All-Star, Celtics Fire Lucky
— rootzoo.com — News on Jason Varitek and a Friday deadline that will probably come and go, another Celtic is... named an All-Star and the team in green decides to fire their mascot, Lucky. Only in Boston, folks. (more) Boston Sports Wrap: Varitek Deadline Looming, Pierce ...

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