Fade to Silence: Tek Not Expected in Camp
With neither bang nor whimper nor even a press release, the Jason Varitek era appears to be over.Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports that Red Sox officials don't expect Jason Varitek to show up to camp.Career stats here. Below are some notable achievements, from his Wikipedia page.
We can never thank the Captain enough. Would you be shocked if he showed up in June? Neither would I.MLB career
Three time All-Star (2003, 2005 and 2008), one time starter (2005)
2005 Silver Slugger Award winner
2005 Gold Glove winner
2006 Heart and Hustle Award
Has caught four no hitters, an MLB record.
Red Sox milestones and achievements
Became 26th player to hit 100 home runs for club on April 14, 2005
Third Red Sox catcher to win a Gold Glove (Carlton Fisk and Tony Pena)
First Red Sox at any position to win Gold Glove since Tony Pena in 1991
Was on the 2004 World Series team, the first Red Sox team to win the championship in 86 years
Over 1,000 games caught – most in 106-year Red Sox history – breaking Carlton Fisk's club record of 990 on July 18, 2006 vs. Kansas City
Has caught a Major League record four official no-hitters
Hideo Nomo: April 4, 2001 vs Baltimore
Derek Lowe: April 27, 2002 vs Tampa Bay
Clay Buchholz: September 1, 2007 vs Baltimore (Clay's No-Hitter was his second Major League start)
Jon Lester: May 19, 2008 vs Kansas City
Does not count unofficial five-inning, rain-shortened no-hitter by Devern Hansack in 2006.
Most postseason home runs for a catcher (11).
Only one of six catchers to have at least two triples in the playoffs. (2).
Has played in more postseason games than any other Red Sox player in team history.
Most opening-day starts for a Red Sox catcher.
