Jason Varitek, Tek quietly watches the batting cage. 2008 A…

Jason varitek hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Jason Varitek to announce retirement from baseball on Thursday

Jason Varitek: A ballplayer that did it the right way

Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek gets heckled by New York Yankees fans in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 5, 2008. The Yankees defeated the Red

Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek gets heckled by New York Yankees fans in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 5, 2008. The Yankees defeated the Red

2004 ALCS Gm6: Red Sox take 1-0 lead on Varitek's hit

2004 ALDS Gm2: Varitek homers to tie the game

Jason Varitek interview, 7/14/08

Varitek: 'We're not playing until this is resolved

2008 ALDS Gm4: Varitek stymies the squeeze in 9th

Baseball Brawl of the Week: Varitek vs. A-Rod - 7/24/2004 — The Sport Sesh

Twins Game (or Jason Varitek and some baseball)

Jason Varitek interview, 7/14/08

Jason Varitek's Records: 4 No-No's, Played in MLB, College & Little League World Series – The Notorious D.O.U.G.

Jason Varitek Keith Foulke Double Autograph Photo World Series 2004 Celebration 11×14