Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Throws: R
Bats: S
Born: Apr 11, 1972, Rochester, MI
Contract: Signed through 2008. | | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | | | | | | | |
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November 16, 2008
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek is looking for a 2-4 year deal for around $10 million per season, according to MLB.com. | October 29, 2008
The Red Sox might be close to offering Jason Varitek a two-year deal, according to Sports Illustrated. | October 28, 2008
The Detroit News believes free agent Jason Varitek would be a plausible answer to Detroit's need for a veteran catcher to assist likely starter Dusty Ryan.
| October 23, 2008
Jason Varitek would like to stay in Boston, if possible, according to the Boston Globe. His agent, Scott Boras, will want to get him signed to another multi-year contract. | October 21, 2008
GM Theo Epstein commented on free agent catcher Jason Varitek, according to the Boston Globe. Epstein said, "Hes an important part of the organization. Theres no doubt about that. Obviously, hes coming off a year that wasnt hit best. But hes important nonetheless. Hes a free agent, and well be talking to him. We have an obligation to explore all of our options. We have to do that. We do that with every position. Theres not a lot of elite catching out there. At the same time, that changes the standards from what youre looking for."
| October 19, 2008
Boston's captain Jason Varitek went 0-for-4 in Game 7 of the ALCS and struck out three times as the Red Sox fell to the Rays 3-1. | October 3, 2008
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek doesn't plan to hang 'em up any time soon, according to the Orange County Register. "I haven't even started to think about (managing). I want to play 10 more years," he said. | September 16, 2008
Jason Varitek hit the 158th home run of his Red Sox career, and he passed Carlton Fisk for most home runs in franchise history by a catcher, according to the Boston Globe. | August 29, 2008
There is a good chance Jason Varitek will return to the Red Sox next year, despite his horrendous year offensively, according to the Boston Globe. | August 23, 2008
Jason Varitek has scored 157 runs as a catcher with Boston and is only one shy of Carlton Fisk's team record, according to the Boston Globe. | August 19, 2008
Jason Varitek socked his 10th homer of the season on Tuesday night. The shot is remarkable because Varitek has become the first Red Sox catcher to reach double-digit home runs in nine seasons, the Boston Globe reports. | August 17, 2008
Jason Varitek ended an 0-for-15 streak with a single against the Blue Jays Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. | August 10, 2008
Jason Varitek was dropped to ninth in the batting order against Chicago Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona noted that the move had nothing to do with the veteran catcher's slumping over the last two months. | July 15, 2008
Jason Varitek said the irritation in his right eye has cleared up considerably, according to the Boston Globe. His eye was nearly swollen shut Sunday but reportedly looked normal Monday. | July 10, 2008
Jason Varitek got out of a 6-for-63 slump by going 2-for-4 with an RBI, according to the Boston Globe. | July 8, 2008
Jason Varitek is not in Tuesday's starting lineup, according to the Providence Journal. Kevin Cash will start in his place. | July 3, 2008
Jason Varitek is slumping again. He is hitless in his last 17 at-bats and last night he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. According to the Boston Herald, he twice failed on hit-and-run attempts in the ninth inning, effectively snuffing out a potential game-tying rally.
| June 25, 2008
Jason Varitek is 2-for-8 in his last two games after breaking an 0-for-24 slump, the worst of his career, reports the Boston Globe. | June 15, 2008
Jason Varitek returned to the starting lineup after missing three games to strep throat.
| June 13, 2008
Catcher Jason Varitek, suffering from a case of strep throat, won't start tonight but will serve as the emergency catcher backing up Kevin Cash, notes the Providence Journal. Varitek isn't expected to start before Sunday, at the earliest.
| June 12, 2008
Jason Varitek will miss the Red Sox game on Thursday night because of strep throat, according to the Boston Herald. | June 2, 2008
Jason Varitek will sit out tonight's game against the Orioles, according to MLB.com. | May 22, 2008
The Red Sox have announced catcher Jason Varitek will get another day of rest on Friday, according to CBSSports.com. | May 20, 2008
According to the Royals team website, Jose Guillen said no player or team wants a no-hitter pitched against them, but he was shining when talking about those involved.
"You never want to see a no-hitter go against you like that, but, unfortunately, that situation happened," Guillen said. "I give a lot of credit to the pitcher, but most of the credit I give to Jason Varitek ."
| May 19, 2008
Jason Varitek hit his fifth home run of the year for the Red Sox as he has every so quietly pushed his season average up to .290. | May 14, 2008
Jason Varitek hit his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday afternoon but it wasn't enough as Boston lost 6-3 to division rival Baltimore. | May 6, 2008
Jason Varitek will ride the pine tonight against the Tigers, according to the Boston Globe. Kevin Cash will start at catcher, and bat eighth against lefty Nate Robertson. | April 25, 2008
The Providence Journal reports that Boston manager Terry Francona gave his flu report on Friday afternoon, and everyone in the clubhouse appears to be improving. The Red Sox skipper said catcher Jason Varitek spent Thursdays game at Fenway in the bullpen and tolerated it. | April 25, 2008
Jason Varitek, who has been slowed by a bout with the flu, was available to pinch-hit if needed last night against the Angels, according to The Boston Herald. Varitek hopes to return to action this weekend against the Rays. | April 23, 2008
Jason Varitek has missed the last three games due to flu-like symptoms, and won't likely start at catcher on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. | April 22, 2008
Jason Varitek is scheduled to go home prior to Tuesday's game and rest, the Boston Globe reports. He has been dealing with the flu. Kevin Cash is listed as the starter. | April 22, 2008
Jason Varitek, who is dealing with the flu, could sit out Tuesday's game against the Angels, according to The Boston Herald. Manager Terry Francona commented that he may need another day of rest. Kevin Cash would make another start at catcher if needed. | April 21, 2008
Jason Varitek will not start on Monday against the Rangers because he is dealing with the flu, the Boston Globe confirms. Kevin Cash will start in his place. | April 20, 2008
Jason Varitek will sit on Sunday in favor of Kevin Cash, according to the Providence Journal. Varitek has notably struck out 14 times over 61 at-bats so far. | April 16, 2008
Jason Varitek has not fared well against Chien-Ming Wang, tonight's opposing hurler for New York, according to MLB.com. Varitek only registered one hit over 19 career at-bats against Wang, who is currently 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA. | April 2, 2008
Catcher Jason Varitek went 2-for-4 today in Boston's 5-0 romp over the Oakland A's, hitting a homer in the ninth of Huston Street to complete the fun. Varitek finished with two runs scored, now touting a batting average of .250. | March 30, 2008
Jason Varitek continues to get drafted before his true value. The veteran catcher will enter the regular season with declining numbers across the board. As well, the left-handed hitter struck out in 9 of his last 11 spring at-bats. There are too many options outside of Varitek that offer fantasy owners more upside. At some point managers need to put the catcher's reputation on hold. | March 26, 2008
Jason Varitek went 0-for-4 for the second straight game against Oakland (with three more strikeouts) and remains hitless in the new season. Varitek only hit .255 in 2007 and his power numbers continue to decline, so hopefully he still has a little left in the tank. | March 25, 2008
Jason Varitek had a tough day at the plate in the Red Sox season opener against Oakland as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. That was a brutal start from one of the league's finest catchers. | March 19, 2008
The Red Sox and major league baseball have ended a brief dispute over staff stipends, and the two-game series in Japan will happen. The Red Sox players had planned to boycott the trip. "Theyre the basis of what takes care of us," Jason Varitek explains to the AP about the coaches and training staff. |
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