Josh Beckett made it clear on Monday that he would like to see Jason Varitek back in a Red Sox uniform in 2010.

“He’s definitely one of those guys I’d love to see back, even if the transition starts like it started at the end of the year,” Beckett said. “I think there’s a lot of things that a lot of people can learn from him. And him being around, it’s never a bad thing. He’s so great with young guys and he knows to run a clubhouse and that’s why he wears that ‘C’ on his chest.”

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said Monday that he had yet to speak to Varitek about his role next year. The Red Sox captain has a $3 million option he can exercise for 2010 or the club could pick up his option at $5 million.

Epstein added that he Victor Martinez would likely see the majority of catching duty next year. Martinez caught all three games of the series against the Angels while Varitek did not play in the ALDS, the first time in his Red Sox career he spent the entire postseason on the bench.

“It’s obviously not anything you want to see somebody go through, and I consider Jason Varitek a dear friend of mine,” Beckett added. “It’s obviously tough to see people go through those transitions but he handled it very well.”

8 Comments for “Beckett wants his Tek-nichian back in 2010”

1. doug Says:
   October 12th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

   His career is over. Thanks for all you did Jason, we appreciate all of it. Walk away with the chin up and your chest out.

2. jared turcotte Says:
   October 12th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

   bring back tek aND JBAY TO THE REDSOX.

3. Gerry Says:
   October 12th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

   So happy to hear positive support of Tek. He has done so much for so long, and he has a deal in place for 2010 before he, hopefully, moves on toe coach in the Sox system. Despite his .209BA, he has much to offer the Red Sox as a team, the pitchers, Victor and whoever is brought in to be the catcher of the future. Think of what he can offer Brown, Wagner, Fedex, Expo, Salty, M.Montero, Bowden, Tazawa, Richardson, whomever. We are lucky to have him.

4. big o Says:
   October 13th, 2009 at 3:16 am

   varitek could best serve the sox organization by going to triple A , and working to make the youngsters major-league ready .
   as long as the contract and the money are the same , does the venue really matter ?
   do what’s best for the parent club .

5. GladoKnowsAll Says:
   October 13th, 2009 at 9:56 am

   Beckett is not in a position ot ask for anything. A SINCERE apology for blowing the season up the last two months would be a little more in order. I expect to see Jason on the coaching staff next year so he can spend a little more time kanoodling with Heidi, which seems to have taken his mind of his game in the first place.
   I also expect to Beckett to be gone. You just threw your head back in disgust at the idea. His heart is gone. You can see it in his face, his demeanor and his pitching. Papelbon has some mental issues too. Plenty of ability but his head isn’t on straight right now. What an interesting off season this will be.

6. C. Ray Says:
   October 13th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

   They need to offer Joe Mauer WHATEVER HE WANTS to come here….part ownership of the team…WHATEVER.

7. Gary - Corona, CA. Says:
   October 13th, 2009 at 4:52 pm

   Only 2 ways the Red Sox should have Tek on the bench next season. 1st-He takes the entire winter off to re-learn (not learn he used to know how) how to hit a baseball, you can’t have a guy in the lineup hitting .200. 2nd-Coach, period. Great with the young guys and he can relay the information as a coach. Sit with Victor and the pitchers in between innings is the best he can provide to the team. By keeping a .200 average in there what about the late inning base hit the PITCHER needs to get a win, then he’s hurting the pitchers so all the knowledge he provides during the game doesn’t help when it’s 2-1 late and Tek hit’s into a double play. I’m not disrespecting Jason in any way, 04, 07, couldn’t have done it with out him but it’s to the point he can help from the bench but not on the field. RedSox Fan FOREVER!!!!!

8. Joe - Waldoboro Maine Says:
   October 14th, 2009 at 8:49 am

   Tek has been a great asset over his years with Boston, but its time to move on. Offer him a pitching/catcher coach job in the minors. If he doesn’t take it, let him go. Thanks for all the good years Jason but time to hang it up as the catcher of the Redsox.

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