It has been reported by the Red Sox that Jason Varitek is officially going to be back with the team in 2010, picking up the $3 million player option.
I’ve been told Varitek was informed his role will greatly diminish. It appears Victor Martinez will be slated to catch about 125 games, with Varitek getting the other 35 or so.
Martinez will probably play some first base and DH as well.
Is this good for the Red Sox?
It’s really up to Varitek. If he is happy in the secondary role, it will be a nice situation.
