The Red Sox and catcher Jason Varitek have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to two sources.
Boston has a club option for $5 million in 2010. If they decline, there is a player option for $3 million.
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Jason Varitek has until Friday to accept Boston's most recent contract offer, and the catcher is rumored to be seriously considering sitting out the season instead of accepting the deal.
The Sox reportedly gave Varitek the choice of a one-year contract for a guaranteed $5 million or a one-year deal for $5 million with a vesting option.
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Veteran outfielder Mark Kotsay has played for five teams in his 11-year career and didn't find the free agency process to be pleasurable this winter.
"I've never left a team on my own," Kotsay told MLB.com.
Kotsay has been traded four times, but he was eligible for free agency for the first time this offseason. He re-signed with the Red Sox for $1.5 million even though he's not guaranteed a job.
"There were never any [other offers] made. Not legitimate offers, anyway," Kotsay said. "From the standpoint of being a free agent the first time, it was not a pleasurable experience by any means."
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Red Sox Jan 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Jan 28, 2009
The New York Times Co. is still employing Goldman Sachs to help explore a sale of its stake in the company that owns the Red Sox.
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MLB.com | Jan 27, 2009
The Red Sox have enjoyed the success of numerous rookies as of late, and first baseman Lars Anderson could be the next young player to excel in Boston.
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ESPN | Jan 27, 2009
The Red Sox have reportedly given free-agent catcher Jason Varitek until Saturday to decide whether or not to take their most recent contract offer.
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Boston Herald | Jan 26, 2009
The Red Sox reportedly want free-agent catcher Jason Varitek to make a decision soon on whether or not he'll accept a one-year deal that includes an option for a second year.
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ESPN | Jan 25, 2009
Sean Casey will reportedly retire after twelve major league seasons and join the MLB Network.
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MLB.com | Jan 25, 2009
The Red Sox have reportedly made a bid to keep free-agent catcher Jason Varitek in Boston, offering him a two-year deal.
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MLB.com | Jan 23, 2009
Curt Schilling believes that the Red Sox need to re-sign free-agent catcher Jason Varitek this offseason.
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Boston Herald | Jan 21, 2009
The Red Sox are quietly worried about designated hitter David Ortiz because of both the wrist injury he suffered from last season and a lack of protection around him in the lineup.
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Boston Globe | Jan 20, 2009
Jonathan Papelbon and the Red Sox both appear open to discussing a multi-year extension.
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AP | Jan 20, 2009
Jonathan Papelbon and the Red Sox agreed to a $6.25M, one-year contract on Tuesday.
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Boston Herald | Jan 17, 2009
The Red Sox continue to explore trade talks with the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks in their search for a catcher.
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Boston Globe | Jan 17, 2009
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and owner John Henry met for approximately 90 minutes near the player's Atlanta-area home on Friday night.
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ESPN | Jan 16, 2009
Kevin Youkilis signed a four-year contract with the Red Sox on Thursday worth more than $41 million, and claims that his wife had a role in the decision.
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MLB.com | Jan 15, 2009
The Red Sox have reportedly avoided arbitration with Kevin Youkilis by agreeing to a four-year, $40 million contract.
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ESPN | Jan 15, 2009
John Smoltz says he'll always cherish his time in Atlanta but believes that the Braves took him for granted and never thought he'd leave.
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FoxSports | Jan 14, 2009
The Red Sox, according to one rival executive, have shown interest in Adam Dunn.
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Boston Globe | Jan 13, 2009
Legendary Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice, who was finally elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, could have extended his career with the Yankees in 1990, but elected to retire.
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Boston Herald | Jan 13, 2009
John Smoltz says that he will be a starter once he is ready to pitch for the Red Sox after missing most of last season following major shoulder surgery.
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MLB.com | Jan 12, 2009
Whether or not Jason Varitek returns, the Red Sox are reportedly interested in signing free agent catcher Miguel Montero.
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Boston Globe | Jan 12, 2009
According to a baseball source, the Red Sox have every intention of approaching Jason Bay between now and the start of the season, Bay's last under his current deal.
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Boston Globe | Jan 11, 2009
The Brewers claim the Prince Fielder isn't available, but the Red Sox have the young players to put together a package that could be hard for them to refuse.
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Boston Globe | Jan 11, 2009
The Red Sox still have not determined whether Justin Masterson will be used as a starter or reliever this coming season.
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FoxSports | Jan 10, 2009
The Red Sox on Saturday signed right-handed reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2010 season.
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ESPN | Jan 10, 2009
The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with Mark Kotsay.
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Boston Herald | Jan 9, 2009
Red Sox GM Mike Lowell says that third baseman Mike Lowell's recovery from hip surgery is on schedule.
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Providence Journal | Jan 9, 2009
With the additions of pitchers Brad Penny and John Smoltz to their starting rotation, the Red Sox could be open to trading prospect Clay Buchholz.
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Yahoo! | Jan 9, 2009
The Red Sox have been busy on the free agent market as of late, but they still have some unfinished business involving long-time catcher Jason Varitek.
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Boston Globe | Jan 9, 2009
Rocco Baldelli will wear Nomar Garciaparra's old number five jersey with the Red Sox, becoming the first player to do so since the shortstop was traded to the Cubs in 2004.
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Boston Globe | Jan 9, 2009
Mark Kotsay will earn $1.5 million plus incentives.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jan 8, 2009
John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli are affordable, high ceiling acquisitions for the Red Sox.
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Yahoo! | Jan 8, 2009
John Smoltz has reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox.
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Boston Globe | Jan 8, 2009
Rocco Baldelli salary would be $2.25 million if he remains on the active roster all season.
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ESPN | Jan 7, 2009
John Smoltz is on the verge of a deal with the Red Sox, according to multiple sources.
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ESPN | Jan 7, 2009
The Boston Red Sox were close to signing free-agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli on Wednesday night.
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Boston Globe | Jan 5, 2009
The Red Sox have agreed to terms with infielder Nick Green on a minor league deal and will invite him to major league camp.
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Providence Journal | Jan 5, 2009
Catcher Jason Varitek and his agent Scott Boras wanted a deal similar to his four-year, $40 million pact that recently ended, but the Red Sox weren't interested.
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Boston Globe | Jan 4, 2009
Milwaukee and Oakland are the two teams most interested in Mark Mulder.
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Boston Globe | Jan 4, 2009
There was some talk that after being rebuffed by the Marlins on Hanley Ramirez, the Red Sox might have interest in Michael Young, but according to major league sources, that's not true.
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ESPN | Jan 3, 2009
Theo Epstein called Larry Beinfest ten days after the GM meetings and their conversation was extremely brief.
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MLB.com | Jan 1, 2009
The Red Sox believe their roster is built to contend in 2009 and well beyond.
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