Morrissey Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/45961-varitek-on-verge-of-two-year-deal-with-red-sox Varitek on verge of two-year deal with Red Sox Posted by: Jon Heyman Jason Varitek is on the verge of agreeing to a two-year deal with Boston, SI.com has learned. The two sides have come to an agreement. The 36-year-old catcher, who has served as Boston's official team captain since 2005, is coming off of the worst offensive season of his career, hitting just .220 with 43 RBIs in 131 games. Good move for the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 TWO YEAR DEAL? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 His offense isn't as important as his leadership. I would have loved to have him on the Mets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/45961-varitek-on-verge-of-two-year-deal-with-red-sox Good move for the Yankees. Is year 2 either a team or player option? Last I heard, Year 2 was a player option. Some of these players are going to neede to get moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/45961-varitek-on-verge-of-two-year-deal-with-red-sox Good move for the Yankees. How is this a good for the Yankees...this is a plan by the Sox...2010 Mauer will be catching for the Sox. Then again, depending how Posada comes back from his throwing arm, Sox and Yanks could be bidding on Mauer and I doubt the Sox will let Mauer slip to the Yanks like what happened with Tex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/01/varitek_sox_agr.html Jason Varitek and the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year contract with an option, a baseball source confirmed to the Globe's Tony Massarotti. Varitek will earn $5 million in 2009, with the club holding a $5 million option for 2010. If the Red Sox do not pick up that option, Varitek has the choice of remaining with the club on a $3 million deal. In '10, he can earn another $2 million in incentives based on playing time, beginning at 80 games started. Thus, the potential total value of the deal increases from $8 million-$10 million to $10 million-$12 million. The incentives apply to both the team and player options for 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 How is this a good for the Yankees...this is a plan by the Sox...2010 Mauer will be catching for the Sox. Then again, depending how Posada comes back from his throwing arm, Sox and Yanks could be bidding on Mauer and I doubt the Sox will let Mauer slip to the Yanks like what happened with Tex. It's good for the Yankees because Varitek sucks. I don't know what the Red Sox plans are, and I'm not too worried about 2011 in 2009. A lot can change from now and then, including Yankees catching prospects becoming big time players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Varitek can not hit but who needs that if you have enough hitting. He can be the pitchers best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Varitek can not hit but who needs that if you have enough hitting. He can be the pitchers best friend. They should get one of these if they need a best friend: :D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It's good for the Yankees because Varitek sucks. I don't know what the Red Sox plans are, and I'm not too worried about 2011 in 2009. A lot can change from now and then, including Yankees catching prospects becoming big time players. TD, forget his hitting skills...he's a great pitcher manager...plus, it isn't 2011 that I'm thinking about, it's next year, 2010...he won't be catching for Boston next year, never mind 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 "My doctor says I swallow a lot of aggression....... and a lot of pizzas." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/45961-varitek-on-verge-of-two-year-deal-with-red-sox Good move for the Yankees. It's a bad move for the Yankees,Varitek means more to the Sox than individual #s. he's like the anti-ARod. I wish he signed somehwere else or retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdropOFvenom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 While I don't doubt that Varitek calls a great game and the Red Sox pitchers just might go gay for him, hitting .220 is still hitting .220. If they were smart, they'd still pony up for Salty and instruct him to follow Varitek everywhere he goes and learn how to call a game from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Varitek sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 His offense isn't as important as his leadership. I would have loved to have him on the Mets. Agree. Posada contract was horrible as well and has rewarded the Yanks with nothing so far but IMO he is the leader of that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Agree. Posada contract was horrible as well and has rewarded the Yanks with nothing so far but IMO he is the leader of that team. Posada went on the DL for the first time in his career in 2008. He banked after a career year, but he's been head and shoulders better than most catchers for a long time now. The jury isn't out yet on that contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Varitek sucks. He sucks at the plate but is arguably one of the best in the game behind the plate. His teammates have nothing but great things to say about him. Can you name another active catcher that has been behind the plate for 4 no hitters and was one out away from another in 2007? May 19, 2008: Jon Lester Sept. 1, 2007: Clay Buchholz April 27, 2002: Derek Lowe April 4, 2001: Hideo Nomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 He sucks at the plate but is arguably one of the best in the game behind the plate. His teammates have nothing but great things to say about him. Can you name another active catcher that has been behind the plate for 4 no hitters and was one out away from another in 2007? May 19, 2008: Jon Lester Sept. 1, 2007: Clay Buchholz April 27, 2002: Derek Lowe April 4, 2001: Hideo Nomo So, when you say behind the plate, you strictly mean calling a game, because he's not very good at throwing runners out, or particularly good at blocking balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Posada went on the DL for the first time in his career in 2008. He banked after a career year, but he's been head and shoulders better than most catchers for a long time now. The jury isn't out yet on that contract. Right it's a 5yr jury just like not trading Hughes for Johan is. Posada could have been signed b4 having that career year along with MO....Yanks misplayed that one comepletely and it cost them in dollars and years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 So, when you say behind the plate, you strictly mean calling a game, because he's not very good at throwing runners out, or particularly good at blocking balls. Correct calling a game and you know enough to realize how valuable he is to the Sox staff. What he did with Dice last season was amazing. Plus he's got 2 rings in the last 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/45961-varitek-on-verge-of-two-year-deal-with-red-sox Good move for the Yankees. Yeah, a motivated Tek is a good thing for the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 He sucks at the plate but is arguably one of the best in the game behind the plate. His teammates have nothing but great things to say about him. Can you name another active catcher that has been behind the plate for 4 no hitters and was one out away from another in 2007? May 19, 2008: Jon Lester Sept. 1, 2007: Clay Buchholz April 27, 2002: Derek Lowe April 4, 2001: Hideo Nomo Actually, Varitek has caught more no-hitters/perfect games than any other catcher in baseball history. Quite a few have caught three including Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella and Charles Johnson. I'm not sure how much this really helps the Sox out. Varitek handles the staff well, but he is going to be a liability in a lineup that isn't as good as it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Yeah, a motivated Tek is a good thing for the Yankees. Nothing can motivate him more than that pathetic season he had in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 His offense isn't as important as his leadership. I would have loved to have him on the Mets. Are you really a JETS fan? You should know by now how stupid it is to keep a "leader" for just that reason... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Nothing can motivate him more than that pathetic season he had in 2008. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Actually, Varitek has caught more no-hitters/perfect games than any other catcher in baseball history. Quite a few have caught three including Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella and Charles Johnson. I'm not sure how much this really helps the Sox out. Varitek handles the staff well, but he is going to be a liability in a lineup that isn't as good as it has been. You want to take that back now and save face or you want me to prove you completely wrong first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Remind me again how the Rex Sox having Varitek helps us (Yankees)? I just don't see it. Yes he is probably going to be a .220-.240 hitter, but with their lineup, they can afford one of those. He's one of the best defensive catchers in the game and is the best at working with his pitchers, better than anyone in the current game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Another example for free agents on how you do NOT want to be treated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If yankees are worried about future catchers, then here what I bring to the table JESUS MONTERO My favorite future yankee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Power like or better then Ortiz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Power like or better then Ortiz... Most scout say he has very little chance to stick behind the plate, but the Yankees are going to give him every chance. Austin Romine probably has a better chance, and he's no slouch with the bat in his hand. We have 3 pretty good catching prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I wanted Varitek to leave Boston. Simply because I want everyone with a ring to get the hell off that roster asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Remind me again how the Rex Sox having Varitek helps us (Yankees)? I just don't see it. Yes he is probably going to be a .220-.240 hitter, but with their lineup, they can afford one of those. He's one of the best defensive catchers in the game and is the best at working with his pitchers, better than anyone in the current game. Thank You Joe. You have to excuse Tyler- nice kid, loves his baseball but a complete Yankee homer which is fine. We all have some of that when it comes to our teams. Very good for the forum based on what I saw of him on JI. Will go MIA though once rosy predictions AKA, Phil Hughes in 08 hit the skids. If Varitek returns to 2007 form at the plate he is a great asset. We always hear about Yanks need to return to days of having key role players to return to their great 96-2000 run. Varitek on the Sox is just that with greater responsibilities of managing a staff in which most of his pitchers have inporoved under his game calling yet the old "need role players to be successfull" suddenly does not apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Power like or better then Ortiz... At the minor league level. Besides, he will not end up a catcher in the ML. 17 hr's in 525 AB's at single A ball is not Ortiz power but the kid is just 18 and a fine prospect. Let's let him do something before annointing him the Yankees future catcher. I liken him more to Sandoval of the Giants with a littele more pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 At the minor league level. Besides, he will not end up a catcher in the ML. 17 hr's in 525 AB's at single A ball is not Ortiz power but the kid is just 18 and a fine prospect. Let's let him do something before annointing him the Yankees future catcher. I liken him more to Sandoval of the Giants with a littele more pop. He is from a Latin American country so he is probably 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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