Jason Varitek Revisited
I remember 4 years ago the arguments regarding this contract.Well going into 4 years and 2 championships later we will see what the front office wants to do with Jason. But what do the dawgs think...
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Having an unavailable Curt Schilling at least through the 1st half will change the bartering options imho to even toy with the idea of an additional catcher...it would have to be someone who is coming...
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Chaggy: The comment of Theo thinking the systems catchers are underrated came directly from NESN yesterday curing the 2 hours of live ST coverage.P.S. What other team has live coverage the first week...
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This may not be a popular opinion, but I believe Kotteras is the answer in 2009 and beyond.He had a bad year last year, but he has more potential than that.I say let Tek walk after this year and go...
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Quote:Chaggy: The comment of Theo thinking the systems catchers are underrated came directly from NESN yesterday curing the 2 hours of live ST coverage.P.S. What other team has liv...Read More
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Quote:if our minor league guys were ready....and there are some knuckleballers in triple A (pitching wise) Because they aren't ready in April 20...Read More
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The catching strength in the minors is mainly in the lower levels. Even if Kottaras gets his bat going in AAA, he's not that swift defensively (though he's still a decent prospect). Brown's the...
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I agree w/ Billy most of the talent is still percolating in single A. If the RS end up replacing Jason it will be with someone already in the mix. How long is Jarrod Saltalamacchia tied up with the...
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Jorge Posada is 37, and just signed a 4 year - $52.4 million contract JASON VARITEK on the other hand is 36, and is a ball player know through out baseball for his leadership, his unique ability to...
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Quote:I think they should extend him for at least two more years for his value as team captain and his work with the pitchers. This would give time for either a prospect to step up and be ...Read More
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Can anyone name the starting catcher for the 2006 World Champion Cardinals?Yadier Molina.Did his .216-6-49 win it all for the Cards?Anyone think AJ Pierzynski was the reason the White Sox won it all...
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Valid points Mr. Jim Rice. I kinda think the main thing with catchers is 'intelligence', more so then the stat comparison's. An intelegent catcher is truely the quarterback on the team. Everyone else...
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I would give Tek a 2 year deal. His bat is not going to be any worse than the last two years. Kotteras is not the answer now or in the future. He took a huge step back in 2007. The future is Wagner...
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I know it's only been a couple of games, but Kotteras has some good pop in his bat. He looked good in the clutch last year, won a few games with walk off homers. His defense is getting better. I hope...
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The wild card is Jason's agent and the fact that Jason hired his agent knowing damn well how he works and what his value system is. Can the RS get a deal done prior to the season that will feel like a...
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Based on the Posada signing and his agent, I have very little hope he will be with us beyond this year.
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Peter Gammons was on Baseball Tonight and was asked what could have the biggest impact on the Sox this year. His answer was that if Jason Varitek was injured for 2 months or more, it would really hurt...
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I think Varitek is wayyy overrated in Boston. The rest of the league probably has a better perspective of his true value than Bostonians do. I hope he misses time (not that I hope he gets injured or...
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Varitek is an average catcher. If the Red Sox used Kotteras and Brown all year behind the plate they'd probably end up with the same record they would have with Varitek back there.
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I must say I am impressed with Kotteras so far in Spring Training. It's too bad there's not room on the 25-man roster to carry an extra catcher besides Mirabelli, because using Kotteras once a week...
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luckylady493 wrote: Reminded me of what it was like when he got hurt and was out for awhile a couple of years ago. Not a pretty end to our year as I remember. IMHO this...Read More
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