Jason Varitek, the longtime catcher for the Boston Red Sox, had a busy day against the Minnesota Twins. When it was all said and done, he had to be happy — despite the drama.
He started the game with a solo homer in the fifth inning that tied the game at 1-1. In the seventh, he hit another solo shot to put the Red Sox up 2-1. Those home runs were number nine and number ten on the season for Varitek. Those power numbers are impressive considering he hit just 13 homers last year and hasn’t hit more than 20 since …read more

Although there were some rumors earlier in the offseason that Jason Varitek would leave the Boston Red Sox, those rumors turned out to be unfounded. On Friday, Varitek re-signed with the Red Sox after agreeing to a one-year deal.
According to multiple reports, the contract is worth $5 million. There’s an option year for a second season that would cost the Red Sox $5 million. If they turn down the option year, Varitek will have a $3 million player option.
The 36-year-old catcher is coming off of an underwhelming season. In 2008, he hit just .220 with 13 homers and 43 RBIs. …read more

-Although the New York Yankees are in the lead for CC Sabathia’s services, the Los Angeles Angels are making a push. They may even be able to offer Sabathia a contract similar to the $140 million deal offered by the Yankees.
-With the Angels turning their attention to Sabathia, some baseball insiders are wondering if the team has given up on the idea of re-signing Mark Teixeira. If that’s the case, Teixeira will likely end up either with the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees. However, don’t overlook his hometown Baltimore Orioles or the Washington Nationals.
-Red Sox catcher Jason …read more

After overcoming a 7-0 deficit late in Game 5, the Boston Red Sox continue to fight. In Game 6, the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa Bay to force a Game 7.
The Rays got off to a good start with postseason hero BJ Upton hitting a home run to put the team up 1-0. But with the game tied 2-2, Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek hit a solo shot in the top of the sixth inning to put Boston up for good as they went on to win 4-2.
Now in Game 7, all the pressure …read more