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Sox appoint Varitek captain
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57
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Red Sox captain Varitek to announce retirement: source
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The Hall of Fame Case: Jason Varitek
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Boston Red Sox captain Jason Varitek retiring
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Boston Red Sox: Ranking the top 10 players from the 2000s
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Boston Red Sox - Sports Illustrated
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Emotional Varitek makes retirement official
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Varitek's legacy: A warrior and a winner, Sports
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Jason Varitek's defining tilt: Stuffing A-Rod – Boston Herald
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Jason Varitek Retirement - britamengoutzen
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Varitek, Rodriguez led Red Sox-Yankees brawl
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RED SOX: Jason Varitek honored for his years with team