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Red Sox spring training feature on catcher Christian Vazquez
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Varitek copes as he can with family illness
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The Red Sox took a stand, but it didn't make them more watchable
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Boston's Legendary Athlete: Jason Varitek
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WATCH: Jason Varitek surprises Red Sox fan wearing his shirt
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Case closed: Boston's Papelbon has solved closer concerns for Red
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Red Sox should make Jason Varitek bench coach, not manager
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Terry Francona turns to Jason Varitek again – Boston Herald
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Connor Wong Red Sox alternate site catcher Mookie Betts trade
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Red Sox Monday Morning Brushback: It Was All Bad Until It Wasn't
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Jason Varitek, little by little, is teaching Red Sox catchers how
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Jason Varitek happy in new Red Sox role - The Boston Globe
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Michael Wacha trying to keep positive after hot Red Sox start