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Red Sox should make Jason Varitek bench coach, not manager
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Jarrod Saltalamacchia - Wikipedia
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Red Sox: Different role for Varitek
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Red Sox ride home run laundry cart to ALCS against Astros
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Grade the Red Sox at the 2013 All-Star break
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Mazz: For now, accept mediocrity from the Red Sox catcher
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Beloved catcher Jason Varitek back with Red Sox
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Red Sox History: A look at Boston's notable backup catchers
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Red Sox old friend returns back home
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Fine: Take the deal, 'Tek
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Connor Wong's September call-up serving as Red Sox catcher tryout for next season - The Athletic
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Varitek set for another season as backup catcher, Sports