Article: Tek support Slumping catcher delivers clutch hit to cap Sox' rally

Article: RED SOX NOTEBOOK; Varitek: Sox first; Hoping to stay, catcher softens request.(Sports)
The Boston Herald;  December 4, 2004 ;     617 words ......foot, yeah, said Varitek, who stressed that...negotiations between the Red Sox and his agent, Scott...in the week, the Red Sox recently received a proposal from Varitek's camp that softened...Up to now, the Red Sox have offered Varitek a four-year, $36...

Article: RED SOX 2000; It's in the cards; 2000 season holds plenty of promise for Red Sox; Varitek catches on fast; Proves to be quick study.(Sports)
The Boston Herald;  April 11, 2000 ;     481 words ......ahead. And what Varitek sees is being catcher on a Red Sox team that goes...stretch to credit Varitek for some of that...Buddy Bailey, Red Sox catching instructor...following year, but Varitek was slow to regain...system. When the Red Sox traded for him...

Article: Varitek heart of Red Sox; With deal expiring, club will mull catcher's worth.(Sports)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  June 20, 2008 ;     349 words ......there in 1997, when Varitek was 25, new to the Red Sox organization, yet...seeking. (Former Red Sox manager Jimy Williams...baseball player,' Varitek recalled. That...the moment, the Red Sox need to consider...And even at 36, Varitek will likely command...

Article: FIT FOR THE ROLE RED SOX CAPTAINCY IS IN STRONG HANDS WITH VARITEK, THEIR BACKSTOP AND BACKBONE
The Boston Globe;  February 13, 2005 ;     700+ words ......impregnable." For Jason Varitek, the catcher and newly ordained captain of the Red Sox, it begins here in the...miles northeast of Atlanta. Varitek, who lives in nearby Suwanee...sanctuary by protective cups. Varitek fractured his elbow and...Brandon Inge, one in which Varitek was ...

Article: RED SOX NOTEBOOK; Back in the swing; Nomar, Varitek eye opener.(Sports)
The Boston Herald;  March 18, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Garciaparra and catcher Jason Varitek emerged from their first...repaired right wrist after the Red Sox' 2-0 victory over Philadelphia...ready for Opening Day. Varitek was also encouraged by...inning. Just as important to Varitek, he made a strong and accurate...excellent jump on the play, ...

Article: PRO BASEBALL; MAESTRO JASON; Varitek drives the Red Sox pitching staff in his own quiet way
The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA;  June 26, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Mike Fine RED SOX 11, TIGERS 2 You'll read...line about the rest of the Red Sox pitching staff. But the man...take their direction. Jason Varitek might be the strong, silent...general, the toughest of the Red Sox because of his defense and...work hard, but the fruits of ...

Article: Red Sox keep Varitek
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  December 24, 2004 ;     359 words ......County, NJ) 12-24-2004 Red Sox keep Varitek -- Four-year deal...free-agent deals by the Red Sox since Pedro Martinez left town. Varitek and the team reached...confirming an agreement. Red Sox president Larry Lucchino...referred questions on Varitek to general ...

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.
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  May 31, 2009 ;     700+ words ......rise ; With Jason Varitek reaching 37, the Red Sox have stocked their...all is good in the Red Sox catching department. But given Varitek's age (he turned...catchers in the Red Sox system (ranked according...playing level): 1. Varitek, age 37, obtained...

Article: man; BEHIND THE; mask; Catcher Jason Varitek toils behind the plate as a stabilizing force on the Red Sox
The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA;  May 24, 2003 ;     700+ words ......BOSTON - You won't find Jason Varitek's face on the front of the 2003 Boston Red Sox media guide, in many team promotions...carrier in the current clubhouse, Varitek is one of the cornerstones of Red Sox success. "This guy's a...He's very much involved." Varitek, 30, is very ...

Article: Varitek's three homers lead Red Sox past Royals.(The Providence Journal)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  May 20, 2001 ;     700+ words ......totals for the Boston Red Sox catcher, the modest Varitek sounded as if he were...the ball hard, said Varitek after the Red Sox had blasted the Kansas...4-for-4 performance. Varitek's stunning output helped the Red Sox even their road-trip...

Article: VARITEK IS THE RED SOX' CHOSEN ONE NEW CONTRACT IN HAND, HE'S NAMED CAPTAIN
The Boston Globe;  December 25, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has wealth - a four-year...the team captain of the Red Sox." Varitek, the third captain since...which kicks in after Varitek spends eight consecutive years as a Red Sox, that got the deal done...

Article: Red Sox Have Faith in Scott Hatteberg -- Eisenhower grad gets the call to replace injured Varitek
Yakima Herald-Republic;  June 9, 2001 ;     458 words ......catchers. But the Boston Red Sox are going to have...without the hard- nosed Varitek for at least two...physician Bill Morgan. A Red Sox spokesman said that...question of whether Varitek will be able to return...capable catcher." Varitek, wearing a sling as he sat in the ...

Article: RED SOX NOTEBOOK; Varitek makes a pitch; Catcher wants to see Snyder stick around.(Sports)
The Boston Herald;  July 23, 2006 ;     462 words ......HORRIGAN SEATTLE - While the Red Sox continue to search for...market, catcher Jason Varitek is convinced that Kyle...Washington Nationals in his Red Sox debut on June 19 but...recalled last Sunday. If Varitek had his way, Snyder never...replacement on June 1, the Red ...

Article: Varitek's injury cuts the deepest for Red Sox.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  August 12, 2006 ;     700+ words ......case for the Boston Red Sox with the knee injury...team leader Jason Varitek on the disabled list...a season for the Red Sox since 1951. I think...thing to do. ... (Varitek) has been with this...Kansas City, but the Red Sox nevertheless lost...For Epstein, losing ...