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Red Sox catcher Varitek announces retirement, Sports
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Red Sox captain Varitek to announce retirement: source
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Jason Varitek Officially Announces Retirement
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Sox appoint Varitek captain
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Red Sox appoint Jason Varitek special assistant to GM - MLB Daily Dish
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, smiles as he arrives
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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, right, smiles as he arrives