Sox catcher Jason Varitek is splitting with his wife, Karen.The team captain filed for divorce July 28 in Gwinnett County, Ga., where the couple live in the offseason. They were married in 1997 and have three daughters, ages 8, 6, and 3. Varitek is in the final year of a four-year, $40-million contract he signed after the BoSox won the World Series in 2004. He’ll be a free agent at the end of this season, though he turns 37 in April and is hitting just .216. Neither Varitek’s attorney, Pamela Tremayne, nor his wife’s attorney, Jonathan Levine, returned our phone calls yesterday.
My take
Tek had the least attractive partner of all the Boston Red Sox wives/girlfriends. (Oh by the way, look for coverage of the hottest Boston Babes coming soon!) Looks like he finally came to his senses. I think it’s a good move all-around for him. Let’s hope this gets the average up!
It’s not everyday that the sports journalism world (a world that I would classify the sports blogosphere in) loses a man that gave so much, yet had much more to give. It’s also not everyday that I lose a professor I held in such high regard.
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The Boston Red Sox bolstered their rotation Tuesday, acquiring veteran righthander Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash considerations.
I normally don’t watch or care too much about the Olympics…but this 4×100m relay race was absolutely incredible. Thanks to anchor man Jason Lezak, Michael Phelps is now 2/2 in his quest for a record eight gold medals.
Assuming this video gets taken off YouTube eventually, try viewing the video here at NBCOlympics.com
Do you even care about the 2008 Summer Olympics?
Yes, I casually watch it. (40%, 6 Votes)
No, couldn't care less. (20%, 3 Votes)
Yes, I watch every event. (13%, 2 Votes)
No, I only like the Winter Olympics. (13%, 2 Votes)
No, I'll only care if the Olympics are in Boston. (13%, 2 Votes)
The Red Sox claimed OF Brian Giles off waivers, perhaps to block the Tampa Bay Rays or Los Angeles Angels (the only two teams with better records in the A.L.) from acquiring him.
The Sox now have 10 days to reach a deal with the Padres. Under his current contract, Giles has the right to veto trades that involve 10 teams, and the Red Sox are included on that list. Continue reading Red Sox Claim Giles off Waivers »
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