i know im getting ahead of myself but i noticed this is the last year of his contract and i dont want to go through the pain staking process of free agency with one of our most valuable pieces......anyone agree?
2007-11-06 13:43:57 · 11 answers · asked by SoxFan73 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
His ability and smarts behind the plate masterminding every at bat of the opposing team, his preparation and widely lauded and respected talent with working successfully with pitchers, old and young, sets him so far above the average MLB catcher who may have a bigger average doesn't matter. I suspect he will retire in a Red Sox uniform after his next contract extension.
2007-11-06 23:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, this will be a tough one. Check out the stats on catchers who are over 35 years old, and you'll see that they pretty much fall off a cliff. I read one scout say he thought Varitek was close to done right now.
Varitek brings a ton of intangibles to the party, and may end up as Red Sox manager some day, but you really have to be smart and look at his situation on a year to year basis.
2007-11-07 00:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better start bargaining now because his agent is none other than everyone's favorite - Scott Boras.
I think they'd be smart to re-sign him, but not for anything close to the $9m he currently makes. He had a decent year in 2007, but he'll be 36 at the end of next season, which is not the age at which you want to make a high-salary, long-term commitment. If they could give him a two-year deal in a slightly lower salary range, it would be a good idea. By that time, they could have a younger guy for him to mentor, and to prove as an eventual successor.
2007-11-06 22:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As it was stated yesterday in a article on redsox.com, Theo and company will do whatever they have to do next year to re-sign Tek.
He may not have power numbers at the plate, but he is a dangerous hitter.
And behind the plate, the guy is amazing.No one in their right mind can dispute what a great catcher he is.
2007-11-07 10:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by ♥redsoxfan♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given their track record with Schilling, Damon, Lowell and others, they will not talk contract extension. They will tender him a new contract after the season based on his performance in 2008. Same with the decision on whether to extend Manny's contract (they have the option after this coming year).
2007-11-07 01:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO He Will Not Be Back In Boston Coming Form A Devil Ray/Rockies Fan He Would Be Better In Tampa Bay/Colorado
Go Rockies And Devil Rays
2007-11-07 12:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Person 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I highly agree.Teck may not have had the best offensive season but his work behind the plate may be irreplaceable.Lock him up for 4-5 years and then they can worry about other positions.
2007-11-06 21:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by mdnhs01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that the Red Sox will let the BEST catcher in all of Baseball go. He is the team Captain. No one is better behind the plate.
2007-11-07 06:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by GabbyGirl1127 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea seriously where else are we gonna find a solid leader and catcher for 10+ years like v tek?
2007-11-06 21:51:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jay™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. he's old but hecan really throw out a lot of base stealers
2007-11-06 21:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋