Jason Varitek activated his player option for $3 million & will return to the Red Sox roster as a back-up catcher to Victor Martinez in 2010. Martinez & Varitek make a formidable tandem behind the plate to guide the Red Sox pitching staff next year.
A threat of injury during the season is always present. Should Martinez go down for any reason, Varitek can step right into the starting spot once again. His familiarity with the Sox pitchers is a huge plus. You can bet that Varitek will be mentoring Victor throughout the season.
Good for Varitek that he will be finishing his career with the Red Sox. Good for the Sox that they keep a valuable resource as a back-up. Win-win in my book.
2 comments:
Where did you hear this for a fact? There is nothing in the news about Jason exercising his player option just yet, only speculation.
Reply to Anonymous:
Steve Burton, WBZ 4 in Boston, reported the Varitek re-signing a day before everyone else.
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