Comments on: Jason Varitek is retiring

By: obpedmypants

obpedmypants — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:47:56 +0000

his coaching abilities will be in high-demand. he will not be wasted in the minors.

By: garnermusic

garnermusic — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:03:06 +0000

The guy was a douche. Big tough guy picking a fight at the plate with A-Rod while he had all his catcher’s gear (including face mask) still on. What a friggin’ Mary.

By: buffalomafia

buffalomafia — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Salute’ to Varitek! He was a Yankee killer!

By: phukyouk

phukyouk — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:55:33 +0000

Class act for the most part. I fare thee well

By: 33redsox

33redsox — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:24:04 +0000

Jason will be missed dearly by all Sox fans.

By: randygnyc

randygnyc — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:16:06 +0000

Never understood why it was necessary to wear the C on the uni. This isn’t football. Anyway, nice career.

By: aceshigh11

aceshigh11 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:55:50 +0000

Thanks, Captain. Take a bow.

By: cur68

cur68 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:45:59 +0000

I remember last season when he was steam rolled by Brett Lawrie, who happens to be built like a superhero. Tek was knocked flying. But, he held onto the ball, came up grinning, made the out, and Lawrie was pulled from the game with a sore shoulder. Keeping in mind that I’m a Blue Jays fan and was rooting for Tek’s limbs ‘sploding off his body like a dropped lego-man, I have to admit to being pretty impressed with him. Not many guys hold onto the ball through that kind of collision, much less laugh it off after. That’s what you want to see from the Captain of your club.

By: bennoj

bennoj — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:41:10 +0000

One of the worst Mariners trades ever.

By: jwbiii

jwbiii — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:40:16 +0000

The thing about coaching in the minors is unless you Really Want to Do It, or need the money or the insurance coverage (Jason Varitek has enough service time to qualify for full family insurance. Sal Fasano didn’t and has a very expensively sick child. Sal Fasano is a minor league manager 1,000 miles from his home.), it’s a pretty lousy job.

- You’re still away from your family for most of the year.
- The days are longer for a coach than a player.
- The pay is lousy.
- Overnight bus rides are not as good as chartered jets.
- Motel 6 and Super 8 are not as nice as Hilton and Radisson.
- Less than 1/4 of the meal money. Hope there’s a Denny’s or Waffle House within walking distance of your motel.
- Nobody really wants to be there. Almost all of the players and coaches want a promotion to a higher level.

If you’ve got millions saved saved, why go through the aggravation? If you want to coach just stay at home and be a volunteer coach with your local high school or Legion team.

By: mulletcork

mulletcork — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:31:36 +0000

Great leader this guy was last season!! About time he quit.

By: brokea$$lovesmesomeme

brokea$$lovesmesomeme — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:05:00 +0000

It is about freaking time. I think he retired two years ago but neglected to tell the front office. And leave that god-forsaken “C” at the door.

By: chiadam

chiadam — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:59:49 +0000

Now he can join his bat and arm, both of which retired in 2008.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:50:13 +0000

edit function “role”

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:40:29 +0000

He is certainly expected to join the team in some roll.

By: yankeesgameday

yankeesgameday — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:38:11 +0000

I HATE Varitek. But I respect the hell out of him. The guy comes from the same like as Munson and Posada. Hell of a ball player and should go down as one of the most important Red Sox in the entire history of the franchise.

By: aaronmoreno

aaronmoreno — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:34:20 +0000

What’s the over/under on when he gets hired by the Red Sox as a coach or special assistant?

By: Callidus

Callidus — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:33:44 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with that last statement, Craig. Tek was the kind of player you’d want your kids to look up to. At every Sox game I went to, Varitek would be in the outfield during batting practice having the bullpen coach throw him dozens of bouncers to both sides so he could practice his pitch blocking. This was throughout his career and happened all season long. I think I can count the number of times I’ve seen other catchers doing the same thing (outside of spring training) on one hand.

By: dmobin

dmobin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:32:02 +0000

Good luck to Tek in the future, I’m hoping he takes a year away from the game and then come back in a coaching capacity in the minors. He has a lot to teach young players, especially catchers. Thanks for everything he has done for the Sox over the years.

By: cur68

cur68 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:31:03 +0000

“Happy trails, Mr. Varitek. Baseball was better for you being a part of it.”
-Agreed