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Sox appoint Varitek captain
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Jeter ends career with hit, win, Sports
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Captain has been sent below decks
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Jason Varitek ends career with Boston Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (R) leaps into the arms of relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after winning the World Series game four at Coors Field in Denver on October 28, 2007.
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Longtime Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek to announce retirement on Thursday, sources say
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Beloved catcher Jason Varitek back with Red Sox
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Red Sox should make Jason Varitek bench coach, not manager
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Jason Varitek surprised a fan at Canobie Lake Park
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Toting 'Tek for Wreck- Jason Varitek and Two of the Greatest Boston Red Sox Teams of All Time - Over the Monster
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Giants looking at Kapler's former teammate in manager search
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In Honor of the Captain: Jason Varitek - Over the Monster
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NL West team seeking permission to interview Jason Varitek for managerial opening
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Miss Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield? For Red Sox fans, of course
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Former Red Sox star Jason Varitek surprises fan at amusement park