It's truly a shame in the modern era of baseball to see a player like Jason Varitek as just part of business. Call me a traditionalist but I'm a big fan of any player who gives his loyalty to one suitor throughout the entirety of their career. Sure I love Big Papi blasting bombs into the Boston night but he was acquired in order to strengthen the squad. This is not to say he hasn't won over the hearts of the Fenway Faithful but there's something special about a guy who sticks by his team; there is a certain loyalty you need to grant after so many years of hard work. Truly Tek is caught between a rock and a hard place; the 36 year old veteran wants to show that he's got some gas left in the tank and what dedicated player doesn't. Give and take though, if Varitek wants more time in Boston he has to recognize his .220 batting average and do something about it, otherwise he should look to training some of the younger players coming into the league. There's no dishonor in taking on that role. There's nothing Sox fans would like to see more than number 33 playing out his final years in Boston, it simply wouldn't be right having him behind the plate of any other team.
Keywords: Boston Red Sox, Jason Varitek
