Red Sox C Varitek decides to retire (AP)

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When the Boston Red Sox reported to spring training and captain Jason Varitek was nowhere to be found, the players could see the writing on the wall. Now that the news is out Varitek has decided to retire after 15 seasons as the catcher in Boston, it doesn't make it any easier to take. Red Sox players had somber reactions Tuesday, with David Ortiz saying it was an honor to be Varitek's...

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