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March 2, 2008 - Spring Training116 viewsJason gets ready to play the Twins.
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March 19, 2008 - Spring Training178 viewsTek and the team arrive to play to play the Blue Jays.
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March 27, 2008 - Dodger Stadium842 viewsThe Boston Red Sox had a brief workout at Dodger Stadium today as they prepare for spring training gams this weekend. Jason Varitek gets ready for the afternoon workout at Dodger Stadium.
**Click on the photo twice for larger versions.
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April 1 - Red Sox @ Athletics Home Opener343 viewsBoston Red Sox Jason Varitek hits a run-scoring double (he was robbed of a home run by the umpires) in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics during their MLB baseball game in Oakland, California April 1, 2008.
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April 1 - Red Sox @ Athletics Home Opener537 viewsRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek warms up before Game 3 in Oakland.
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April 1 - Red Sox @ Athletics Home Opener326 viewsVaritek singles in the 9th. He also doubled in the 6th to score Youkilis from 3rd and bring in the winning run as the Sox win 2-1.
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April 1 - Red Sox @ Athletics Home Opener334 viewsJason Varitek, #33 of the Boston Red Sox, hits a single in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics. Final Score: Red Sox 2, Athletics 1.
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April 2 - Red Sox @ Athletics376 views Jason Varitek hits a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics during their MLB American League baseball game in Oakland, California April 2, 2008.
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April 2 - Red Sox @ Athletics401 viewsJason Varitek (R) is congratulated by teammate Alex Cora after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics during their MLB American League baseball game in Oakland, California April 2, 2008.
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April 2 - Red Sox @ Athletics330 viewsRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek rounds 3rd after hitting a solo homer in the 9th.
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April 8, 2008 - Opening Day - Red Sox vs. Tigers379 views Boston Red Sox players, from the left, Hideki Okajima , Jason Varitek, Coco Crisp, and Dustin Pedroia celebrate after shutting out the Detroit Tigers 5-0 in a baseball game at Boston's Fenway Park, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
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April 8, 2008 - Opening Day - Red Sox vs. Tigers344 viewsHideki Okajima, who closed out the game, and catcher Jason Varitek celebrated the Red Sox shutout win over Detroit.
*Also see the Album "2008 Opening Day / Ring Ceremony" under the Events Gallery.
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April 12, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Yankees299 viewsJason congratulates closer Jonathan Papelbon after the Red Sox beat the Yanks 4-3 during their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday April 12, 2008.
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April 13, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Yankees286 viewsBoston Red Sox Jason Varitek congratulates Boston Red Sox Manny Delcarmen after defeating the New York Yankees in their American League MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, April 13, 2008.
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April 15, 2008 - Red Sox @ Indians299 viewsJason Varitek is congratulated at the dugout after his solo home run (HR #3) off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Jensen Lewis in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Cleveland. At right is Julio Lugo. Varitek's homer broke a 3-3 tie and Boston went on to win 5-3.
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April 17, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees273 viewsJason Varitek, left, and Manny Ramirez, second from left, await Kevin Youkilis, center, at the plate as he scores on a double by J.D. Drew during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees catcher Chad Moeller, right, signals to hold the throw home.
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April 17, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees249 viewsJason Varitek follows through on a base hit to center field on which Kevin Youkilis scored during the third inning against the New York Yankees in a baseball game Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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April 17, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees293 viewsJason Varitek, left, and Manny Ramirez, second from left, await Kevin Youkilis, center, at the plate as he scores on a double by J.D. Drew during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees catcher Chad Moeller, right, signals to hold the throw home.
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April 17, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees259 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek heads for the mound (C) and New York Yankees batter Hideki Matsui (R) reacts as home plate umpire Larry Vanover calls him out on strikes in the ninth inning to end the game.
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April 17, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees323 viewsNew York Yankees' Derek Jeter pops up off the plate after sliding home safely ahead of the tag from Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek on a double by Bobby Abreu during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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April 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs Rangers276 viewsJason Varitek, left, taps starting pitcher Jon Lester at the mound in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Boston.
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April 27, 2008 - Red Sox @ Rays244 viewsCatcher Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Tampa Bay Rays April 27, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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April 29, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays254 viewsKevin Youkilis is not only mobbed by his teammates but put into a head-lock by Sean Casey after driving in David Ortiz on a two-out walkoff single in the ninth inning of the Red Sox’ 1-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays last night at Fenway Park.
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April 30, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays338 viewsJason Varitek is mobbed by teammates after his game-winning RBI single during the ninth inning of their 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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April 30, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays319 viewsJason Varitek, right, is hugged by coach Luis Alicea after Varitek's game-winning RBI single during the ninth inning of their 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
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April 30, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays347 viewsBoston Red Sox captain Jason Varitek is congratulated by teammates following his game winning RBI in the ninth inning of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Massachusetts April 30, 2008.
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May 2-3, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rays (after a 2-hr, 27 min rain delay)284 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek hangs onto the ball as he rolls over after tagging out Tampa Bay Rays base runner Evan Longoria, left, trying to score on a single by Jason Bartlett in the second inning. Varitek would do it again to Rays runner Carl Crawford in the fifth.
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May 2-3, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rays (after a 2-hr, 27 min rain delay)253 viewsBoston Red Sox' Brandon Moss, right, is congratulated by teammate Jason Varitek after hitting a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Edwin Jackson in the fourth inning.
Varitek then singled up the middle and Julio Lugo walked before Jacoby Ellsbury, back in the lineup after missing three games, singled to center, scoring Varitek for a 3-0 lead.
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May 2-3, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rays (after a 2-hr, 27 min rain delay)330 viewsClose-up: Catcher Jason Varitek tags out Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria during the second inning of the Red Sox’ 7-3 victory over the Rays last night at Fenway Park.
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May 2-3, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rays (after a 2-hr, 27 min rain delay)248 viewsLarger version: Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek hangs onto the ball as he rolls over after tagging out Tampa Bay Rays base runner Evan Longoria, left, trying to score on a single by Jason Bartlett in the second inning. Varitek would do it again to Rays runner Carl Crawford in the fifth.
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May 8, 2008: Red Sox @ Tigers269 viewsBoston Red Sox's Jason Varitek scores past Detroit Tigers catcher Brandon Inge on Jacoby Ellsbury's sacrifice fly in the second inning of their game on Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Detroit. The Red Sox beat the Tigers 5-1.
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May 9, 2008 - Red Sox @ Twins269 viewsJason Varitek tags the Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young as he tries to score from first on an Adam Everett fly ball during the sixth inning of their game Friday in Minneapolis.
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May 10, 2008 - Red Sox @ Twins279 viewsBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka warms up in the bullpen with catcher Jason Varitek before the start of their American League baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at the
Metrodome in Minneapolis May 10, 2008.
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May 10, 2008 - Red Sox @ Twins243 viewsMinnesota Twins Matt Tolbert slides safely into home behind Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek as he scores on a hit by teammate Justin Morneau during the fifth inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, May 10, 2008.
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May 10, 2008 - Red Sox @ Twins397 viewsBoston Red Sox' Jason Varitek, left, is followed by closing pitcher Jonathan Papelbon as they celebrate the Red Sox 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Minneapolis.
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May 16, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Brewers366 viewsJason Varitek sits in the dugout during a rain delay awaiting a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park. The game was postponed to be played on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
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May 14, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles238 viewsJason Varitek hits a home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.
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May 17, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Brewers592 viewsJason Varitek smiles after hitting a double during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on May 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 5-3.
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May 18, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Brewers266 viewsRed Sox catcher Jason Varitek slid safely into home plate, scoring just after Kevin Youkilis on a Jacoby Ellsbury single in the fourth inning.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter226 viewsJason Varitek rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of pitcher Luke Hochevar #44 of the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on May 19, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red sox won the game 7-0 with pitcher Jon Lester throwing a no hitter.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter263 viewsJason Varitek is congratulated by J.D. Drew after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on May 19, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter271 viewsBoston Red Sox starter Jon Lester embraces catcher Jason Varitek after throwing a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals during their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Monday, May 19, 2008. The Red Sox won 7-0.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter324 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek lifts pitcher Jon Lester in the air after Lester threw a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts May 19, 2008.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter265 viewsCatcher Jason Varitek, who has now caught a major league record four no-hitters, was the first to reach Lester on the mound after the final out.
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter270 viewsLester and Varitek were mobbed by teammates running out of the dugout as the speakers played "Tessie."
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May 19, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals - Jon Lester's No-Hitter247 viewsMore players soon joined the celebration on the field.
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May 21, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Royals360 viewsJason Varitek crosses the plate after a solo homerun (his sixth of the season) in the fifth inning.
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May 24, 2008 - Red Sox @ Athletics639 viewsCatcher Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being hit in the jaw/neck on the backswing by first baseman Mike Sweeney of the Oakland A's during a game on May 24, 2008 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners514 viewsJason Varitek, in his camouflage catcher's gear, tries to catch a pop-up foul ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki as it enters the seats behind the plate in the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 26, 2008 in Seattle. A fan came up with the ball and it was ruled a foul ball.
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September 15, 2008 - Red Sox @ Rays - Career HR #158142 viewsLarger version: Jason Varitek is congratulated by third base coach DeMarlo Hale after his fourth inning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The 2-run home run was his 13th of the season and his 158th career home run as a Red Sox catcher, passing HOF Carlton Fisk for Most All-Time as a Red Sox catcher.
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June 3, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rays230 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox scores in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 3, 2008 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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June 5, 2009 - Rangers @ Red Sox 68 viewsJason has that, "This is SO not going well" look on his face after the Rangers' Ian Kinsler is congratulated at home plate for his 3-run homer in the 5th.
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June 11, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles - Jason hits home run #7241 viewsJason is congratulated by Mike Lowell after his 3-run home run in the bottom of the first.
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June 11, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles - Jason hits home run #7363 viewsJason heads for the dugout after hitting a 3-run home run in the bottom of the first inning to make the score 5-0.
The Red Sox won 6-3.
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June 11, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles - Jason hits home run #7221 viewsJason Varitek is greeted at home plate by teammates Mike Lowell, left, and Kevin Youkilis after his three-run home run in the first inning last night. Varitek was feeling ill all day but willed himself to play before finally leaving the game in the ninth inning.
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June 15, 2008 - Red Sox @ Reds - Fathers Day244 viewsCoco Crisp is congratulated by teammate Jason Varitek, left, after Crisp hit a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Cincinnati.
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June 20, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals - Celtics Celebration281 viewsBoston Celtics team Captain Paul Pierce throws out a ceremonial first pitch (after shaking off Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek) with NBA championship trophies lined up on the pitcher's mound prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday June 20, 2008.
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June 20, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals - Celtics Celebration291 viewsBoston Celtics forward Paul Pierce calls himself save after sliding into second base before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday June 20, 2008. Holding the NBA Championship trophy is Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, right.
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June 20, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals - Celtics Celebration247 viewsBoston Celtics Captain Paul Pierce throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Boston Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek as the team is recognized for winning the NBA Championship before the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals in their Inter-League MLB baseball game at Fenway Park.
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June 20, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals - Celtics Celebration324 viewsGreat photo of Jason shaking hands with Ray Allen after attempting to catch Paul Pierce's wild Ceremonial First Pitch.
Photo: Joanna Hicks
*Check out Joanna's blog at http://www.empyrealenvirons.com - "Readin'. Writin'. Red Sox"
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June 21, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals242 viewsTerry Francona with catcher Jason Varitek on the mound after taking it from pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, right, of Japan during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, June 21, 2008. Matsuzaka only recorded three outs before being pulled from the game.
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June 22, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Cardinals - 13 Innings344 viewsJason Varitek holds onto the ball after St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Duncan tried to bowl him over at home plate during the 13th inning of Boston's 5-3 win in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, June 22, 2008. Duncan was out on the play.
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June 23, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks311 viewsJason Varitek picks up a sacrifice bunt by Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Chris Young and makes a throw to first base over the head of first baseman Brandon Moss during the eighth inning of their Interleague MLB game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, June 23, 2008.
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June 24, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks212 viewsJason Varitek runs to first on his go-ahead RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to make it 5-4 and giving the Sox the win.
Said a smiling Captain after the game:
“I think if (right fielder) Jeff Salazar had caught that single in the eighth, I would have exited the field, come up here, dressed and gone home.”
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June 24, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks246 viewsJason Varitek hits an RBI single to put the Red Sox ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of their interleague League MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts June 24, 2008.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees196 viewsNew York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, left, and Andy Pettitte, center, react as Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek scores on Jacoby Ellsbury's second-inning, two-run double in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, July 3, 2008.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees208 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, congratulates pitcher Jon Lester after Lester pitched a complete-game, 7-0 shutout of the New York Yankees in the first game of a four-game baseball series at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, July 3, 2008.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees204 viewsBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester and catcher Jason Varitek celebrate Lester's complete game shutout over the New York Yankees in their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 3, 2008.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees208 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, left, watches as New York Yankees' Johnny Damon tosses his bat after striking out in the eighth inning of their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, July 3, 2008. The Red Sox won 7-0.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees197 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox connects for a RBI base hit in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees on July 3, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees302 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox talks with teammate Jon Lester in the first inning against the New York Yankees on July 3, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty Images
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July 3, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees225 viewsBoston Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo, second from left, embraces pitcher Jon Lester, far left, as catcher Jason Varitek, center, first baseman Kevin Youkilis, second from right, and third baseman Mike Lowell celebrate Lester's complete-game, 7-0 shutout of the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, July 3, 2008.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees253 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox can't come up with the ball as Bobby Abreu of the New York Yankees scores a run in the first inning on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees237 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox waits for the ball as Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees scores a run in the first inning on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees332 viewsJason Varitek is decorated for the Fourth of July as he walks back from a mound meeting against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York July 4, 2008.
Varitek's gear will be auctioned off on MLB.com later in the week with all proceeds going to Children's Hospital Boston.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees236 viewsJason Varitek singles in the fifth inning.
Final Score: Red Sox 6, Yankees 4
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees434 viewsJason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the New York Yankees on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty Images
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees421 viewsJason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox stands on the field against the New York Yankees on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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July 5, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees222 viewsJason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox talks to teammate Justin Masterson #63 after Masterson got into a bases loaded jam in the third inning on July 5, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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July 6, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees370 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox warms up during batting practice before playing the New York Yankees on July 6, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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July 7, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Twins223 viewsDaisuke Matsuzaka and Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox talk after the first inning against the Minnesota Twins on July 7, 2008 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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July 9, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Twins240 viewsWild play during the Red Sox seven run seventh inning, as Jason Varitek hit a shot to center field that the Twins Denard Span came in on, but couldn't make the play, but he sold it well, and one umpire ruled it a catch. The umpires original call elicited a reaction of disbelief from Jason Varitek. After the Red Sox protested, the umpires conferred and reversed the call, calling it a "no catch", giving Varitek an RBI single.
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July 11, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles285 viewsManager Terry Francona congratulates Jason Varitek who scored in the fourth inning to put the Red Sox ahead 3-2.
Photo: Providence Journal
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July 11, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles214 viewsPitching coach John Farrell and Jason Varitek have a meeting on the mound with Clay Buchholz in the fifth inning.
Photo: Providence Journal
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July 13, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles253 viewsJason Varitek and the fans behind home plate try to catch a foul ball by the Baltimore Orioles' Guillermo Quiroz in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts July 13, 2008.
Photo: Brian Snyder / Reuters
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July 13, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Orioles236 viewsJason Varitek encourages teammate Hideki Okajima after a tough inning on July 13, 2008 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1.
Photo: Elsa / Getty
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July 21, 2008 - Red Sox @ Mariners219 viewsJonathan Papelbon celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-0 at Safeco Field on July 21, 2008 in Seattle, Washington.
Photo: Otto Greule, Jr. / Getty Images
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July 21, 2008 - Red Sox @ Mariners - Home Run #8238 viewsJason Varitek rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 21, 2008 in Seattle, Washington.
Photo: Otto Greule, Jr. / Getty Images
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July 21, 2008 - Red Sox @ Mariners196 viewsBoston Red Sox's Jason Varitek hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Seattle July 21, 2008.
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July 21, 2008 - Red Sox @ Mariners252 viewsJason Varitek and Coco Crisp are congratulated by Jed Lowrie after Varitek hit a two-run homer against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 21, 2008 in Seattle, Washington.
Photo: Otto Greule, Jr. / Getty Images
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July 23, 2008 - Red Sox @ Mariners210 viewsJason Varitek and pitcher Craig Hansen of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners 6-3 in twelve innings on July 23, 2008 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.
Photo: Otto Greule, Jr. / Getty Images
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July 27, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Yankees189 viewsRobinson Cano of the New York Yankees slaps a late tag on Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 27, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Varitek hit a double that scored Manny Ramirez in the 3rd inning .
Photo: Jim Rogash / Getty Images
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July 27, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Yankees191 viewsJason Varitek, right, slides safely past New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano after driving in a run with a double in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 27, 2008.
Photo: Charles Krupa / AP
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July 29, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Angels307 viewsJason Varitek leaps up while trying to field a wild throw home on a Howie Kendrick single. The throw was backed up by Clay Buchholz and the bases were left loaded.
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July 30, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Angels218 viewsJason Varitek, left, taps Coco Crisp on the helmet after Crisp hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. In back is Angels catcher Jeff Mathis.
Photo: Elise Amendola / AP
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August 2, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Athletics184 viewsJason Varitek heads to first on a third inning double against the Oakland Athletics.
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August 2, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Athletics201 viewsMeeting on the mound in the first inning.
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August 5, 2008 - Red Sox @ Royals461 viewsJason Varitek is interviewed by NESN reporter Heidi Watney prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium August 5, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri.
*Heidi was asking Jason about his days in the Little League World Series.
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August 11, 2008 - Red Sox @ White Sox188 viewsJonathan Papelbon celebrates their 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox with catcher Jason Varitek after a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 11, 2008.
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August 11, 2008 - Red Sox @ White Sox200 viewsJason Varitek reacts to striking out and stranding two men on base while playing the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of their game in Chicago on August 11, 2008.
Red Sox 5, White Sox 1
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August 14, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rangers150 viewsRed Sox shortstop Alex Cora gets ready to catch the ball thrown by catcher Jason Varitek's to tag out the Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the first inning.
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August 14, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rangers153 viewsThe Rangers' Ian Kinsler is caught stealing in the first inning after a "perfect" throw from Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek to shortstop Alex Cora who applies the tag.
It was only the second time this season that Kinsler has been caught stealing.
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August 14, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Rangers180 viewsJason Varitek scores in the Red Sox 9-run second inning.
Red Sox 10, Rangers 0
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August 17, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays157 viewsJason talks with Josh Beckett on the mound as Terry Francona looks on.
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August 17, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays153 viewsJosh Beckett leaves the game in the 3rd inning.
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August 17, 2008 - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays214 viewsJason, clearly frustrated, reacts after hitting into a double play in the fourth.
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August 18, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles207 viewsJason Varitek and Baltimore Orioles batter Melvin Mora look up at a foul pop hit by Mora that was caught by Varitek in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland August 18, 2008.
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August 18, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles163 viewsJason Varitek rounds third base on his way to score on a solo home run as Baltimore Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora looks on during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Baltimore.
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August 18, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles154 viewsJason Varitek is congratulated by third base coach DeMarlo Hale after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles August 18, 2008 at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.
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August 18, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles218 viewsJason Varitek follows the flight of his solo home run off of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland August 18, 2008.
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August 19, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles 194 viewsDaisuke Matsuzaka has the ball flipped to him by catcher Jason Varitek after a single by the Baltimore Orioles Ramon Hernandez in the third inning. The Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 7-2, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
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August 19, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles 174 viewsJason Varitek doubles against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Baltimore. Jason Bay scored on the double. The Red Sox won 7-2.
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August 19, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles - Home Run #10 160 viewsJason Varitek is greeted by third base coach DeMarlo Hale after hitting another solo home run off of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Daniel Cabrera in the second inning. Varitek hit a solo home run in last night's game.
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August 19, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles - Home Run #10163 viewsJason Varitek rounds the bases after hitting a home run (his second homerun in the series) in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards August 19, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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August 19, 2008 - Red Sox @ Orioles - Home Run #10 196 viewsJason Varitek celebrates his solo home run (his second in the series) with Alex Cora during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Baltimore.
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August 24, 2008 - Red Sox @ Blue Jays208 viewsJason Varitek gives Jed Lowrie a pat on the head after his go-ahead solo home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Boston won 6-5.
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August 27, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees364 viewsJason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox waits on second base during a pitching change against the New York Yankees on August 27, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-3.
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August 28, 2008 - Red Sox @ Yankees158 viewsJason Varitek hits a RBI single against Mike Mussina in the fifth inning on August 28, 2008 at Yankee Stadium to put the Sox on the board. Varitek has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games with a .355 average (11-31).
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August 29, 2008 - Red Sox vs White Sox257 viewsJason Varitek runs past a beach ball that was thrown onto the field at Fenway Park by a fan after the top of the 5th inning.
Red Sox won 8-0 against the White Sox.
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August 30, 2008 - Red Sox vs White Sox209 viewsJason Varitek reaches into the stands for a foul ball but was thwarted by a fan who tried to catch it at the same time. The ball bounced back at Varitek who caught it and tried to "sell it" to the Ump...but the umpire was havin' none of it!
The Red Sox won the game 8-2.
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