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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!617 viewsRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek takes a much needed sip during the post-game celebrations.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008238 viewsGame 1: Angels first baseman Mark Texiera singled in the first inning off of Jon Lester.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008335 viewsGame 1: Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek threw out Gary Matthews Jr. after fielding the ball in front of home plate during the second inning.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008257 viewsGame 1: Angels shortstop Erick Aybar jumped over Jason Varitek after forcing him out at second base in the third inning. He was unable to make the double play as Ellsbury reached first safely.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008270 viewsGame 1: The Angels' Garret Anderson scores in the third inning. It would be the only run for the Angels.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008256 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek talks with his pitcher, Jon Lester in the first inning.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008262 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek lays down a bunt to move Jed Lowrie to second in the ninth. Lowrie would score on Jacoby Ellsbury's single to right.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008247 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek lays down a bunt to move Jed Lowrie to second in the ninth.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008289 viewsGame 1: Closing pitcher Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after getting the save against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium on October 1, 2008 in Anaheim, California. The Red Sox wins the game 4-1.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 1, 2008287 viewsJason Varitek warms up before Game 1 of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008216 viewsGame 2: Dice-K and Jason Varitek talk thjngs over during the fifth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008229 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek breaks his bat in the eighth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008295 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek hits a single in the 6th inning.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008236 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek speaks with rookie reliever Justin Masterson in the eighth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008233 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek tries to scoop up the ball but the Angels Mark Teixeira slides safely into home in the fifth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008324 viewsGame 2: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after getting the win of game two of the American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on October 3, 2008 in Anaheim, California.
The Red Sox won the game 7-5 and lead the series 2-0.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008251 viewsGame 2: Jonathan Papelbon reacts with Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek after closing out the ninth inning during Game 2 of baseball's American League division series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.
The Red Sox won 7-5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008236 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek breaks his bat as he grounds out to first during the eighth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008243 viewsGame 2: During a tense seventh inning of game two, Jason Varitek tries to calm down his pitcher, Justin Masterson.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008262 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek tries to settle down starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka during the fifth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox @ Angels October 3, 2008245 viewsGame 2: Starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka listens to catcher Jason Varitek on the mound.
Final Score: Red Sox 7, Angels 5.
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ALDS - Red Sox vs. Angels - October 5, 2008285 viewsJed Lowrie signaled for Jason Varitek to stand up as he crossed the plate on Jacoby Ellsbury's three-run single in the first inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008284 viewsGame 1: Terry Francona congratulates his catcher and team captain after their win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008236 viewsGame 1: Jonathan Papelbon celebrates with his catcher after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays with catcher Jason Varitek (R) at the end of Game 1 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida October 10, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008219 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek hits screamin' line-drive that is caught by the Rays second baseman.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008224 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek reacts after Tampa Bay Rays' Dioner Navarro struck out to end the game in the ninth.
The Red Sox won 2-1.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008318 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek celebrates with his team after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of the American League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Tropicana Field on October 10, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Red Sox defeated the Devil Rays 2-0 to take a 1-0 series lead.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008279 viewsGame 1: Catcher Jason Varitek talks with starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka in game one of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Tropicana Field on October 10, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008252 viewsGame 1: Catcher Jason Varitek talks with starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka in the seventh inning of game one of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Tropicana Field on October 10, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008537 viewsGame 1: Jason Varitek found time for a snack during the game.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 11, 2008229 viewsGame 2: Jason's at-bat in the fourth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 11, 2008236 viewsJosh Beckett talks to pitching coach John Farrell and catcher Jason Varitek during the third inning of play against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 11, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 11, 2008466 viewsGame 2: Jason Varitek looks on from the dugout during game two of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Tropicana Field on October 11, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 11, 2008105 viewsRed Sox vs. Rays: Tek gets his bat ready!
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October 12, 2008 - Fenway Workout331 viewsJason does some stretching on Sunday.
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October 12, 2008 - Fenway Workout236 viewsHawk's nest view of Jason taking batting practice.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 13, 2008294 viewsGame 3 - Photo 2: Carl Crawford dives into Jason Varitek in the eighth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 13, 2008328 viewsGame 3 - Photo 1: Carl Crawford takes flight as he dives into Jason Varitek in the eighth inning. Varitek held onto the ball for the out.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008254 viewsGame 3 - Photo 4: Collision at home plate between the Rays' Carl Crawford and Jason Varitek.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008284 viewsGame 3 - Photo 5: Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford collides with Jason Varitek at the plate in the eighth.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008315 viewsGame 3 - Photo 6: Jason Varitek rolls after a collision at the plate with the Tampa Bay Rays Carl Crawford.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008268 viewsGame 3 - Photo 7: Jason Varitek holds on to the ball after tagging out Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Rays at a play at the plate in the eighth inning.
"It’s not like we got to this point being lucky,” Crawford boasted after the game. As for his collision with Varitek, he added: “I knew I was out. I was just trying to make something happen.”
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008235 viewsGame 3: Jason Varitek scores the only run for the Red Sox on a sacrafice fly against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs Rays October 13, 2008254 viewsGame 3 - Photo 3: Wipeout!
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 13, 2008289 viewsGame 3: Jason Varitek, shown here as he walks across the field from the bullpen to the dugout, brought home the only run for the Red Sox in game 3 of the ALCS on Jacoby Ellsbury's sacrificial flyout, avoiding a complete shutout game.
*Thanks Sam!
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 14, 2008324 viewsGame 4: Jason watches the game from the bullpen.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008179 viewsGame 5: Jason Varitek heads to first base after being hit by a pitch by Scott Kazmir in the second inning.
The Red Sox rallied back from 0-7 deficit to win 8-7.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008204 viewsGame 5: Ouch! Jason is hit by a pitch in the leg in the second inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008178 viewsGame 5: Red Sox players run out on to the field after the win, photo 2.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008285 viewsGame 5: Jason during batting practice.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008200 viewsGame 5: Mark Kotsay is greeted by teammates David Ortiz and Jason Varitek after scoring the tying run in the eighth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008182 viewsGame 5: The Captain applauds as Mark Kotsay heads for the dugout after he scored the tying run in the eighth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008181 viewsGame 5: Jonathan Papelbon listens as both Jason Varitek and Terry Francona talk with him on the mound in the seventh inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008202 viewsGame 5: Jason Varitek is hit by a pitch from Scott Kazmir in the 2nd inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008277 viewsGame 5: Jason Varitek takes the field during pregame warmups.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 16, 2008174 viewsGame 5: Red Sox players run out on to the field after the win, photo 1.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008200 viewsGame 6: Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek slaps hands with Terry Francona after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. The home run put the Sox up 3-2.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008198 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008249 viewsGame 6: Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, right, congratulates Jason Varitek after his solo home run against Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Howell in the sixth inning. The home run put the Sox up 3-2.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008234 viewsGame 6: Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (L) celebrates with teammate Jason Varitek (R) after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008219 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008191 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning to make it 3-2 Red Sox.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008186 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008206 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek celebrates with teammate Coco Crisp after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008181 viewsGame 6: Home plate umpire Tim McClelland watches as Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek comes in to score on his solo home run in the sixth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008203 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS playoff series in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18, 2008.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008107 viewsRed Sox vs. Rays: Tek and the tape, getting ready for the game.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008194 viewsGame 6: Jason Varitek's go-ahead, solo home run in the sixth inning propelled the Red Sox to a 4-2 win over the Rays.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 19, 2008305 viewsGame 7: Jason Varitek stretches out during pre-game warm-ups.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!325 viewsCelebrating the win!
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!303 viewsJason Varitek and Jason Bay jump for joy, literally, after Bay came home with the series-winning run.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!281 viewsJason Bay jumps up after scoring the winning run and heads for the arms of Jason Varitek.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!269 viewsWhat controversy? Photo II
Pinch runner Reggie Willits of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is tagged out by Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox during game four of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on October 6, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!278 viewsWhat controversy? Photo I
Pinch runner Reggie Willits of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is tagged out by Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox during game four of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on October 6, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!125 views"You WILL NOT escape me!"
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 177 viewsJason Varitek singles to right field to move Mark Kotsay to 3rd in the 5th inning. Kotsay later scored on an infield grounder by Jacoby Ellsbury. The Sox scored 2 runs in the 5th to lead 2-0 over the Angels.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 174 viewsCatcher Jason Varitek talks with pitcher Jon Lester during the 4th inning of the 4th game of the ALDS between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 198 views Jason Varitek gets congrats from teammates after scoring on a Dustin Pedroia double in the 5th to give the Sox a 2-0 lead.
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October 9, 2008 - Red Sox workout203 viewsJason runs the bases during practice on Thursday.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 196 viewsCatcher Jason Varitek scores on a double hit by Justin Pedroia in the 5th inning of the 4th game of the ALDS between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 222 viewsThe Long View of "The Tag" I: Jason Varitek tags out Reggie Willits of the Angels as he was caught in a rundown between 3rd and home with one out in the 9th. Jason lost control of the ball after 3rd base umpire Tim Welke called him out.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 213 viewsThe Long View of "The Tag" II: Jason Varitek tags out Reggie Willits of the Angels as he was caught in a rundown between 3rd and home with one out in the 9th. Jason lost control of the ball after 3rd base umpire Tim Welke called him out.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 214 viewsThe Long View of "The Tag" III: Jason Varitek tags out Reggie Willits of the Angels as he was caught in a rundown between 3rd and home with one out in the 9th. Jason lost control of the ball after 3rd base umpire Tim Welke called him out.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 236 viewsThe celebration begins... Jason Bay scores the winning run in the 9th on a single by Boston Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie to beat the Angels 3-2 and advance to the ALCS.
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October 8, 2008 - Preparing for the ALCS322 viewsJason during practice at Fenway Park on Wednesday.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!492 viewsJason Varitek celebrated with teammates in the clubhouse.
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October 9, 2008 - Red Sox workout271 viewsJason at the Trop during practice on Thursday.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!252 viewsRed Sox players jump for joy on the field.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!272 viewsKevin Youkilis (left), Jason Varitek (center) and Jacoby Ellsbury (right) rushed the field after Jed Lowrie's (not pictured) walk off single in the ninth inning.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!231 viewsAngels second baseman Howie Kendrick was thrown out at first by Jason Varitek in the second inning.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!241 viewsRed Sox captain Jason Varitek runs hard to the plate after a wall ball double by Dustin Pedroia in the fifth inning.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!265 viewsRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek crossed home plate with Boston's second run of the fifth inning.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!259 viewsJason is congratulated by David Ortiz as he crosses the plate in the fifth.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!284 viewsJason Varitek ended up on his head after tagging out Angels pinch runner Reggie Willits after a botched squeeze play in the ninth inning.
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 13, 2008189 viewsGame 3 - Photo 8: Jason Varitek rolls after a collision at the plate with the Tampa Bay Rays Carl Crawford, but hangs on to the ball for the out.
*Thank you to Susie for the photo!
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October 12, 2008 - Fenway Workout209 viewsJosh and Jason looking really excited (and really chilly) during warm-ups.
*Thank you to Kristine for the photo!
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 216 viewsHey everybody, the party is over here!
Photo taken by Kelly O'Connor.
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 228 viewsYouk and Tek!
Kelly O'Connor photo. Check out her site at www.sittingstill.net
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 256 viewsA moment between catcher and....second baseman?
Thank you so much to Kelly O'Connor!
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 258 views"Come here little fella!"
From the lens of Kelly O'Connor at www.sittingstill.net
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 276 views"Up ya go"!
From Kelly O'Connor at www.sittingstill.net
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 257 viewsRubbin' Dustin's head for good luck in the ALCS.
Thank you so much to Kelly O'Connor! Check out her site at www.sittingstill.net
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win! 306 views"Dude, sorry I kept shakin' you off on Sunday! I love you man!"
Photo: Kelly O'Connor
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October 6, 2008 - ALDS - Sox win!376 viewsBeautiful photo from Kelly O'Connor!!!!
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ALCS - Red Sox vs. Rays October 14, 2008262 viewsJust like old times....
Tek and Trot Nixon greet each other after Trot threw out the first pitch prior to Game 4.
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 10, 2008291 viewsGame 1: Jason is interviewed after the game by TBS color (and I do mean "color") announcer Craig Sager.
Jason on Dice-K: "He missed on a few of his pitches early. But he just settled in to his rhythm and finally found his arm slot. He had a good mix with his pitches -- his fastball and his breaking ball."
*Thank you to Theresa for sending me the capture!
(exactly what color is that jacket? lavender? lilac? orchid?)
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ALCS - Red Sox @ Rays October 18, 2008261 viewsGame 6: 'Tek gets a pat on the head by hitting coach Dave Magadan after Saturday's win.
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Jason during playoffs237 viewsPhoto: Barry Chin
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