Jason Varitek to annouce retirement on Thursday

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article****p?ymd=20120227&content_id=26882232&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos

Man i am going miss tek, do you think they should retire his numbers??? i think they should i wish the best for tek and hope he finds something he loves maybe in a couple years he may be hired by the red sox?

[TripleCrown9]

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The only man to play in the Little League World Series, College World Series, World Series, Olympics, and World Baseball Classic. The only Red Sox player to punch ARod in the face. The most postseason games in Red Sox history. The only player in MLB history to catch 4 no-hitters. So long, Captain. The memories have been amazing.

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The only man to play in the Little League World Series, College World Series, World Series, Olympics, and World Baseball Classic. The only Red Sox player to punch ARod in the face. The most postseason games in Red Sox history. The only player in MLB history to catch 4 no-hitters. So long, Captain. The memories have been amazing.

i wish he came back this year i didn't want him to go

[ROABS]

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The only man to play in the Little League World Series, College World Series, World Series, Olympics, and World Baseball Classic. The only Red Sox player to punch ARod in the face. The most postseason games in Red Sox history. The only player in MLB history to catch 4 no-hitters. So long, Captain. The memories have been amazing.

he could have had 5 if schilling didnt wave him off.

Def a hall of famer IMO. I hope he does come back to work with the sox as a catching coach since he was one of the best behind the plate.

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he could have had 5 if schilling didnt wave him off.

Def a hall of famer IMO. I hope he does come back to work with the sox as a catching coach since he was one of the best behind the plate.

Same here i like to see what red sox may do once his retirement is up, and know one else is allowed to that number again!

[SPTO]

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I have no love lost for any member of the Red Sox but Jason Varitek is a guy I have immense respect for. I definitely think his number should be retired and I think he has a future in the coaching ranks or maybe even being a manager for a team in the future if he pursues it as I think he's one of the more intelligent and knowledgeable players in the game.

So long 'Tek, I had a ton of respect for ya.

[areobee401]

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I remember the day this happened like it was yesterday. This will forever be the defining moment of Varitek's 15 career for me.



Happy to see he is expected to stay with the Red Sox in some capacity.

Funny tidbit about the trade that landed Varitek. Dan Duquette the Boston GM at the time they traded for him and Derek Lowe for Heathcliff Slocumb. Only pulled the trade off because he thought Derek Lowe was a lefty. That trade sure did pan out for the Red Sox in the long run.

[Coug00]

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I remember the day this happened like it was yesterday. This will forever be the defining moment of Varitek's 15 career for me.



Happy to see he is expected to stay with the Red Sox in some capacity.

Funny tidbit about the trade that landed Varitek. Dan Duquette the Boston GM at the time they traded for him and Derek Lowe for Heathcliff Slocumb. Only pulled the trade off because he thought Derek Lowe was a lefty. That trade sure did pan out for the Red Sox in the long run.

Duquette originally wanted Ken Cloude for Slocumb, straight up. Seattle refused since Cloude was a dominating, can't miss prospect. They offered Varitek/Lowe instead. Cloude required Tommy John surgery shortly after and never recovered.

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Def a hall of famer IMO.

Not even close.

He was a good player for a long time but he will never even sniff the Hall of Fame and rightfully so. I would even bet money he will be off the ballot after one year.

[Doormat]

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Not a hall of famer but possibly will be remembered in Red Sox nation. He's a good catcher I'll admit but not elite or great.

And yeah that moment with him and A-Rod... not good.

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Not even close.

He was a good player for a long time but he will never even sniff the Hall of Fame and rightfully so. I would even bet money he will be off the ballot after one year.

for the red sox he will be for mlb if he is it be for the fact he caught the most no hitters etc... and played in the little league world series and baseball world series