Article: RED SOX VS. ROCKIES; It all starts with 'Tek; C has Sox in a good position.(Sports)

Byline: TONY MASSAROTTI

DENVER - Ten years later, with the Red Sox on the verge of another coronation, the catcher remains their most fundamental building block.

So as the Red Sox prepared to play the Colorado Rockies last night in Game 4 of the World Series, do not be surprised to learn that Jason Varitek seemed entirely unaffected. Varitek emerged from the Boston clubhouse toting his equipment, as usual, and methodically went about the business of preparing for the 53rd postseason game of his career.

In the history of the Red Sox, nobody has played in more.

"He's had a great run," said Dan Duquette, the former Red Sox general manager ...

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