After this morning’s first workout for the pitchers and catchers, Boston Red Sox catcher and captain Jason Varitek addressed the media for the first time since re-signing with the Sox.
Here’s a few quotes of what Varitek had to say courtesy of Alex Speier of WEEI.com:
Was there every any doubt you’d be back?
I wouldn’t say there wasn’t any doubt, but there was never any doubt in what I wanted.
I know where my heart is, and this is where I’ve always wanted to be.
How difficult was the process, given that it lasted all offseason?
I’m just glad at this point it’s over with. I’m ecstatic that I’m a Red sox. I’m ecstatic for the fact that I had peace of mind to know that I’ll be in this uniform. I get closer to retiring in this uniform—not saying that I see retirement anytime soon—but it allows me that opportunity to do what’s most important for me, to wear the ‘C’ for this group of fans and people in this organization who have spent a lot of time building a championship.
Did you ever second guess your approach to the offseason?
Ultimately I got what was important to me, which was being able to maintain the legacy and maintain the opportunity to be here and knowing there’s a commitment back from this organization that I’m going to be here. That was the most important thing for me from the get-go. I’m just happy. I’m happy that I’m here, I’m happy that I’m part of this organization, still, and happy with this opportunity with what this team has coming into camp, to get back and win another championship.
Varitek speaks on his return [Full Count]
Tek: ‘Happy and confident’ [Extra Bases]
