Striding to the plate, crouching behind it, walking into the clubhouse to grab one of the numerous binders full of a career's worth of notes, Jason Varitek betrays no hint that he once was concerned about making it. It's hard to imagine doubts and worries could filter through that crew cut. (Full article: 648 words)

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