An Emotional Jason Varitek Calls It A Career

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By Zack Meisel / MLB.com

Jason Varitek sat near home plate, but not in his typical squatting position.

He wasn't wearing a mask or chest protector. Instead, he sported a gray suit and purple tie.

The longtime Red Sox captain officially announced his retirement Thursday at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla., ending a 15-year big league career, all with Boston. READ ON....

Bobby Valentine Bans Alcohol In Red Sox Clubhouse

By Ian Browne / MLB.com

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine announced to his team on Saturday that he will ban alcohol in the clubhouse this season. The decision came on the heels of starting pitchers admitting they consumed alcohol during games they weren't pitching in last season instead of supporting their teammates on the bench.

However, for Valentine, the rule is pretty much standard operating procedure.

"It's just what I've already done, except for when I was in Texas I guess," Valentine said. "I'm comfortable with it that way." READ ON....

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