On Monday, the Boston Red Sox offered Varitek a 1-year contract worth less than Posada gets annually. With that move, the Red Sox were basically waving goodbye to their longtime catcher. With the two sides so far apart, it’s almost certain that Varitek will now sign elsewhere.

Although Varitek has two rings with the Red Sox and has caught more no-hitters than any catcher in history, Boston does have a few reasons to let him walk. First of all, his bat just isn’t what it used to be. In 2008, he hit just .220 and only had 43 RBIs in 131 runs. Additionally, at 36 years of age, Varitek’s career is coming to an end.

Red Sox fans should say their thanks to Jason Varitek and start preparing for a new catcher to be behind the plate in 2009.

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Red Sox Say Goodbye to Jason Varitek