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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Monday, July 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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FILE - In this June 30, 2011, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek trots back to the dugout after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Drew Carpenter during a baseball game in Philadelphia. Three days after the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora for his involvement in a cheating scandal, supporters pleaded for Boston's front office to hire former catcher and team captain Jason Varitek as manager. at a town hall event Friday, Jan. 17, during the team's winter festival. Members of the team's leadership group were hit with “Hire 'Tek!” chants throughout the night. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

“Hire ‘Tek!”: Red Sox fans make pitch for Varitek as manager

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Tyler Austin, center, rushes Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly, right, after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. At left holding back Austin is Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Beantown Brawl! Yankees fight to 10-7 win over Red Sox

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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek wipes a tear while announcing his retirement Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla. The 39-year-old team captain says "the hardest thing to do is walk away from your teammates" after 15 seasons. (Associated Press)

Jason Varitek announces his retirement

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