Boston Red Sox name Jason Varitek Special Assistant to the General Manager
“The Boston Red Sox today named Jason Varitek Special Assistant to the General Manager. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington.
‘Jason was one of the most respected players of his era and will be a key voice as we move forward,’ said Cherington. ’He will be involved in a number of areas including Major League personnel decisions, evaluations, and mentorship and instruction of young players. We are fortunate to have him in this role.’”
welcome home tek. we love you!
Bobby Valentine
FUCK YOU, GO BACK TO COMMENTATING BECAUSE THE ONLY THING YOU’RE CAPABLE OF RUNNING IS YOUR MOUTH.
Bring back Tito and bring Tek on as a coach. The team needs some leadership.
Jason Varitek & Tim Wakefield
Fenway Park erupted at the sight of these guys. It was magic.
But as the two were coming from the monster, Youk was out front stretching and Papi was at the end of the dugout. Both saw that the whole dugout was applauding, but it wasn’t enough. Youk started to wave his arms up and Papi looked down and said, “‘Ey! Get up, stand up!” And they stood.
Dewey and Jim came out, the kids from Wake’s charity came out, it was just perfection. Not a soul was sitting. Afterwards, of course, they all went through the dugout and hugged everyone. Papi’s hugs were godly, of course. I don’t know it was announced on TV, but both are getting their own days at Fenway Park this season. :)
I literally live in fear of the day Jerry Remy is no longer the Red Sox color guy. I can take the Theo Epstein thing, and I can handle the Terry Francona thing, and I can make it through the Jason Varitek thing. But do not ask me to live without Jerry Remy.
"Deep down inside, I think he could have had other opportunities, but in his words, ‘I’m a Red Sock. I don’t want to be on another team. Period.’"
Joe Varitek on his son Jason (via ag6154a)
i wont ever forget this.
The end of an era: Jason Varitek retires
- He showed me how to be a player with honesty, hard work and integrity without ever having to say one word.” - Jonathan Papelbon
- “He taught me how to be a leader & showed me how to be a champion… It was a honor and a pleasure to have been his teammate.” - Johnny Damon
- “In my 23 years of professional baseball I never played with or against a more selfless and prepared player than Jason Varitek.” - Curt Schilling
- ”I’ve always admired the way Jason played the game, and I appreciated the opportunity I had to get to know him throughout the years.” - Derek Jeter
- “His first care was that his teammates succeeded even before himself. I have never seen a player so prepared for every game.” - Mike Timlin
- “Although his leadership will be missed, his legacy in Red Sox history will be forged forever.” - Tim Wakefield
Jason Varitek was always the consummate professional, even if he’s declined offensively in the last few years. He always came prepared, even catching four no-hitters from four different pitchers (and might have had a fifth if Schilling hadn’t shaken him off). And, even though he refuses to autograph the picture, Jason Varitek did this:
And if nothing else, we’ll always love him for that.[READ THE REST]
