Jason Varitek has chosen to stay with the Red Sox and not test the free agency market and exercised his $3 million player option and could get up to $2 million in bonuses for the 2010 season.
Varitek hit .209 with a .313 OBP and .390 slugging mark in 2009, and he lost playing time to Victor Martinez after the switch-hitter was acquired from the Indians at the trade deadline. Sox GM Theo Epstein has made clear that the job of starting catcher for the Sox will belong to Martinez in 2010, meaning that Varitek's role would be that of a backup.
Varitek hit .209 with a .313 OBP and .390 slugging mark in 2009, and he lost playing time to Victor Martinez after the switch-hitter was acquired from the Indians at the trade deadline. Sox GM Theo Epstein has made clear that the job of starting catcher for the Sox will belong to Martinez in 2010, meaning that Varitek's role would be that of a backup.
“We’re happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from him in
2010,” Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. “He means an awful lot to the
organization on and off the field. He helps solidify our catching position also
and is a big asset to the pitching staff.
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