Boston - Varitek Saga Finally Over

It's about time Boston.

With only a few weeks left before pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training, the Red Sox have finally come to terms with team captain Jason Varitek on a one year deal:
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The Boston Red Sox and catcher Jason Varitek have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth $5 million, two major league sources tell ESPN.com's Jayson Stark and Jerry Crasnick.

The Red Sox have a club option for $5 million in 2010. If they decline, there is a player option for $3 million. Only in the player option are incentives that would pay Varitek up to $2 million if he plays 120 games, or a smaller amount if he plays 80 games, the sources told Stark.

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