Fenway Park is part of us all
- In good moments, sad moments, and bad moments, the home of the Red Sox has special meaning to New Englanders.
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JetBlue Park’s ‘Monster’ has its own quirks
- The Red Sox’ new spring home has a replica Green Monster that blends the charm of Fenway with modern amenities for fans and players.
Submitted by: bostonredstockings
THIS. i had this guy all well you werent born in boston and didnt grow up with it so you dont understand. im sorry but last time i checked there wasnt a rulebook on what teams you can and cannot like.
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]
Submitted by: Anon
Red Sox Nation will tell you this a million times, and it’ll never get old. Thank you for everything, Captain Jason Varitek.
What Jason Varitek means to me.
Today is the end of an era. Jason Varitek, our Captain, announced his retirement from the game of baseball, but more importantly the Boston Red Sox.
15 seasons of grinding, of playing the game the right way. This man sacrificed himself and was always ready. He was a leader and he was a true baseball player in every sense of the word. Curt Schilling described him as the most prepared player he’d ever met. A fantastic switch hitting catcher who was a gold glove and silver slugging three time all star who led our team to two world series championships. But you wont hear him say that, because for him it was always about the team.
Tek wore the C because he was the embodiment of Red Sox Nation. He played the game right and he showed that on the field, in press conferences, or in talks with fans. Personally, and I’m sure many will say this, it really puts a heavy weight on my heart to see him walk away from the game. Jason Varitek is literally all I’ve known about the Boston Red Sox in my life. I was six when he was called up. He has been what I know as the Sox for as long as I can remember. When I met him in Tampa a few years back before a game it was all I talked about for weeks. I decided at a young age that my favorite number is 33 because Tek wore it.
The landscape of Red Sox baseball will forever stay the same; all about pride, respect, and playing the game correctly. But day in and day out with every game and every line-up that is posted it will be hard to not see his name on the card. I’ll miss his clutch hits and his leadership. I’ll miss it all.
At the end of the day there will always come a time when we see our favorite players walk away from the game, it is the natural progression of the beast, but this one hurts. I couldn’t help but shed some tears as I saw all of the teammates that showed up to support him, all of the shared hugs. That is what Jason Varitek means to this ball club.
Thank you, Tek, for everything. I can’t think of another way to put it. O Captain, My Captain.
