Shutterfly TRIVIA: Body part names
Who is/ was the only Red Sox player who held the distinction of every syllable of his name being a body part?
Category: Jason Varitek
A Tribute to Tek: The Captain’s Top 10
There will be plenty of space used throughout the print world and blogosphere regarding the decision to resign Jason Varitek or pursue other options behind the plate. Eventually, those opinionated pieces will dominate the headlines and RSS feeds, and ultimately, the front office will make a decision, followed by an inevitable flood of second guessing and subjective journalism. Before that storm hit the horizon, it seemed appropriate to present a preemptive look at the captain's most nostalgic moments with the team. Here are the top ten moments of Jason Varitek's career with the Boston Red Sox, presented by Fire Brand of the American League. Take advantage of the comments area to give us your personal ranking and moments that didn't make the list.
Shutterfly TRIVIA: Jason’s #33
Jason Varitek didn't always wear #33 for the Red Sox. It took him two years to get his coveted number. What did he wear prior to #33?
BOS 4, TB 2: One win away
Now, the Boston Red Sox are playing like the defending champions they are.
Change the rule: Willits was safe!
Take a moment to reflect on a season that never really happened. To understand
BOS 4, TOR 3: Sox slip by Jays
Jason Varitek’s grounder to the shortstop – eventual fielder’s choice – scored Jason Bay and ended up being the game…
BOS 8, TOR 4: Homers pace Sox
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek both homered in Boston’s 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays while Paul Byrd picked…
BOS 7, BAL 2: Dice-K earns 15th
Even though he walked five more batters in a start Daisuke Matsuzaka won his 15th game of the season in…
BOS 8, TEX 4: Sox, Youk outslug Rangers
Kevin Youkilis hit three doubles, and Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie, and Jason Bay all added doubles of their own in…
2008 July: A month of change
July was certainly a month of change… none more so than the end of the month. Manny Ramirez long overstayed…