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Red Sox catcher Jonathan Lucroy making a case for roster spot
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Varitek ranks as the greatest catcher in Red Sox history - Baseball Egg
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BURT: Varitek, not Cora, is the one, Local Sports
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Breaking Down Jason Varitek's Past, Present and Future Impact on Boston Red Sox, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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2012 spring training -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia at helm for Boston Red Sox catchers - ESPN
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Varitek set for another season as backup catcher, Sports
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Jason Varitek - Wikipedia
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Red Sox History: A look at Boston's notable backup catchers
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