Article: In a crouch and ready to rise ; With Jason Varitek reaching 37, the Red Sox have stocked their farm system with catchers preparing for their chance to replace him.

KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
05-31-2009
In a crouch and ready to rise ; With Jason Varitek reaching 37, the Red Sox have stocked their farm system with catchers preparing for their chance to replace him.
Byline: KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Sports
Type: News

Jason Varitek is swinging the bat well and already has 10 home runs. Meanwhile the legendary Varitek presence still influences the Boston clubhouse and pitching staff.

So all is good in the Red Sox catching department.
But given Varitek's age (he turned 37 in April), the search for his future replacement continues.

Last year that search intensified when it ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!