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Report: Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek to retire
Report: Jason Varitek 'Leaning Toward Retirement'
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Sox appoint Varitek captain
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No sign of Varitek at Red Sox' camp
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Red Sox fans should stop wishing for Varitek or Pedroia to manage
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Boston Red Sox select Virginia's Kyle Teel in opening round of MLB
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Boston Red Sox retire No. 34 for David Ortiz
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Varitek's days with Red Sox appear to be over
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Red Sox set to embark on a new catching era, sans Jason Varitek
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