by evan brunell | Feb 2, 2009 | Doug Mirabelli, Jason Varitek, Kevin Cash, Theo Epstein
Yesterday, Pat discussed what the Jason Varitek signing means for the backup catcher position. Today, I look at the man himself, Jason Varitek. What does the return of Varitek mean for the club? Does it mean “more of the same?” No, I don’t think it...
by daniel rathman | Feb 1, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Jason Varitek
As an avid fan of amateur baseball, and incidentally the draft, I was displeased, to say the least, to hear about the Sox decision to re-sign Varitek. It wasn’t that I had high hopes that he’d net us two picks, because obviously no team’s general...
by evan brunell | Jan 30, 2009 | Jason Varitek, Quick Post
Word on the street via Jon Heyman has Jason Varitek accepting the Red Sox’s offer of one year plus a second year with a mutual option. The race to find a catcher of the future can wait.
by josh lacey | Jan 29, 2009 | Community post
Great interview with Mark Kotsay in today’s MLBTrade Rumors. In it he revealed how well he understood his level of talent, that he didn’t like his first FA experience, hoped to play full time CF somewhere, but understood the realities of today’s...
by evan brunell | Jan 29, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
I can’t see it happening, but apparently Jason Varitek may elect to sit out the 2009 season or even retire. According to a baseball source, the deadline by which Varitek must accept or decline the Red Sox’ latest contract offer is set for 8:30 a.m. on...
by evan brunell | Jan 29, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
Enter text here.When was the first night game played at Fenway Park? HONOR CODE: No search engines. Previous trivia question: The opponent of the Sox the last time Fenway Park was not sold out was the Texas Rangers.Go Sumo! The omni is a chair + lounge + loveseat +...
by evan brunell | Jan 28, 2009 | Johnny Pesky, Manny Ramirez, Quick Post, Roger Clemens
The Can-Am Worcester Tornadoes have offered Manny Ramirez a contract for two years at $24,000. With Worcester as my birth city and a city I still frequent multiple times a week, it would be great if he signed. The Tornadoes have had former Red Sox prospects play for...
by daniel rathman | Jan 27, 2009 | Quick Post
Within the last couple of days, the Red Sox have officially signed six players to minor league contracts and will report to Spring Training as non-roster invitees. Mostly seen as depth in case of the inevitable injury, the six players are: Fernando Cabrera (RHP):...
by tim daloisio | Jan 27, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #32 where a Keurig machine is our answer to greenies as there’s finally the light of baseball at the end of this long off season tunnel. Episode #32Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: None Paul and Tim discuss the...
by evan brunell | Jan 27, 2009 | Quick Post
Click here to read what I just had to go through. Argh!
