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Red Sox catcher Varitek announces retirement
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Jason Varitek's wife calls out Red Sox for giving away his number
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Jason Varitek to retire Thursday - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, sits with his wife
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Varitek ranks as the greatest catcher in Red Sox history - Baseball Egg
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Red Sox: Captain will be missed
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Where does Varitek rank on all-time C list? - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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Jason Varitek To Retire - MLB Trade Rumors
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Red Sox notes: Jason Varitek dons catcher's uniform again as
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Red Sox catcher Varitek officially retires