You bring up Varitek's stats, but you ignore the contributions he made to that team. Remember when Tony LaRussa informed you that Scott Rolen's defense saves his team at least 3 runs per game? Well Jason Varitek's ability to successfully manage the pitching staff is worth at least...let's say 33 wins per year. Probably how he got the jersey number.
Without 'Tek, Red Sox starters would all be curled up in fetal positions on the mound by the third inning. FACT.
Sure, he hasn't broken .260 since 2005, but would you rather have a guy who's traditionally successful "statistically", or a guy that plays the game the right way?
You can't teach intangibles.
As for Boras, clearly the responsibility to curb his atrocious behavior lies with his clients. My hope is that Varitek threatens to leg whip him for costing him all that moolah. Have you seen Jason's quads? Boras wouldn't be walking for a while.
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