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Sox catching up behind plate

Boston Herald — A year ago in spring training, Jason Varitek was tearing up at his JetBlue Park retirement ceremony. Both he and the Red Sox were confronting the reality that for the first time in 16 years, Varitek would not be catching for the team. And even though Varitek’s prime was several years earlier, the captain left behind a legacy that most did not see anyone being able to replicate any time soon.

Boston Red Sox March 16, 2013

Lowell the latest old friend to emerge

Brownie Points | MLB Pro Blogs — One day, Pedro Martinez is working with the pitchers. The next day, Jason Varitek is instructing catchers. Then Tim Wakefield is mentoring Steven Wright on the finer points of the knuckleball. And then there was Tuesday, and a surprise appearance by Mike Lowell in a Red Sox uniform. Lowell was in camp as a guest [...]

Boston Red Sox February 26, 2013

Jason Varitek ‘learning a lot’ as Red Sox catching instructor

Full Count | WEEI — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Former Red Sox catcher and captain Jason Varitek spoke Wednesday about what it means to him to be back in the organization as a catching instructor. Varitek is serving as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington, working with major-league and minor league catchers during spring training.

Boston Red Sox February 21, 2013

Varitek staying involved with Red Sox

Boston Globe — FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Varitek announced his retirement about a year ago — then found the baseball bug is a pretty hard one to shake.

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Varitek learning on the go in a new role

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Jason Varitek did not agree to become a special assistant to Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington for ceremonial reasons.

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Boston Red Sox bullpen coach Dana LeVangie gets top grades from Jason Varitek

The Republican — Former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, who is now a special assistant to the general manager, speaks highly of AIC graduate and new Boston bullpen coach Dana LeVangie. Associated Press   FORT MYERS, Fla. - They are two members...

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Canty: 'Super Bowl hangover is real'

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — Chris Canty believes in the Super Bowl hangover. The former Giants defensive tackle and new Raven plans to share what he learned from the Giants' failed title defense with the new defending champs. "I've talked to the guys about that," Canty said at Wednesday night's ESPN Pre-Draft party. "That Super Bowl hangover deal is real. I'll start by saying that." Now that Canty can look back on it, he sees how winning the Super Bowl and the ensuing euphoria can impact a team's preparation and title defense.

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Varitek enjoying new learning experience

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Tim BrittonFORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jason Varitek's sat in front of a cluster of media many times before. Wednesday's was different, though, mainly because ice wasn't involved. No longer catching, Varitek doesn't need the ice packs that were ubiquitous in his postgame sessions as a player. He's back in Red Sox camp as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington -- what he hopes is the next step in a long career in the game. The key word from Varitek on Wednesday was learning. As much as he's trying to teach Boston's catchers in camp, he's soaking up knowledge from other members of th...

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Pedro making some memories

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — It's Pedro Martinez signing autographs. In the background, the always stoic Jason Varitek is walking to another field with the catchers.

Boston Red Sox February 20, 2013

Jarrod Saltalamacchia: ‘It feels good’ to have Jason Varitek back in camp

Full Count | WEEI — FORT MYERS, Fla. — The irony of the situation was rich Tuesday. Jason Varitek, the former Red Sox captain, was in front of the pitcher’s mound on Field ’2′ throwing pitches to catchers, observing how they called defensive signals, received the ball and threw to second and third base. Manager John Farrell and new bullpen [...]

Boston Red Sox February 19, 2013

Wake to work with Wright next week

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Pedro Martinez has been here. So has Jason Varitek. Now, John Farrell says, Tim Wakefield will be coming to camp. Can Johnny Damon and the rest of the Class of 2004 be far behind? Wakefield, who has been primarily working on the community relations side for the Red Sox since his retirement after the 2011 season and also has a reality TV series in which he teaches non-baseballers, like former NFLer Doug Flutie, how to throw the knuckleball, will be here sometime next week, Farrell said Saturday.

Boston Red Sox February 16, 2013

Good morning from Fort Myers

Boston Globe — Luis Tiant just walked by and Jason Varitek is standing on the sidewalk. It's a big day for spotting former Red Sox stars so far.

Boston Red Sox February 11, 2013

Good morning from Fort Myers

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Luis Tiant just walked by and Jason Varitek is standing on the sidewalk. It's a big day for spotting former Red Sox stars so far.

Boston Red Sox February 11, 2013

Spring training notes: Brentz injured by gun

CSN New England — A series of notes from Red Sox spring training: Bryce Brentz is injured when a gun accidentally discharges; the Sox offer a surprise invite to spring training; where do Jason Varitek and Pedro Martinez fit into the staff?

Boston Red Sox February 9, 2013

Swihart could be catcher of future

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — BOSTON, Mass. -- Since Jason Varitek first showed signs that he was beginning to age several years ago, Red Sox fans have been clamoring to identify the team’s catcher of the future. Prospect followers have bet on a number of players to come up the ladder -- from those since traded, such as Tim Federowicz, to those still around like Ryan Lavarnway, to those still farther down the system, like Christian Vazquez. But the team may have finally found that future stalwart in 20-year-old Blake Swihart.

Boston Red Sox February 6, 2013

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