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Varitek still waiting
Just spoke to Theo Epstein. Contrary to a report, Jason Varitek has not yet exercised his $3 million player option for 2010. As Epstein correctly pointed out, Scott Boras usually pushes such decisions until the deadline. To be sure, the...
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 ...
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
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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Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
FanHouse — ... The Red Sox declined a $5 million team option on Varitek, but he can still return in 2010 if he picks up his $3 million player option, and there are indications that he will. ...

Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
FanHouse — ... The Red Sox declined a $5 million team option on Varitek, but he can still return in 2010 if he picks up his $3 million player option, and there are indications that he will. ...

Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
FanHouse — ... The Red Sox declined a $5 million team option on Varitek, but he can still return in 2010 if he picks up his $3 million player option, and there are indications that he will. ...

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