Reactions To Jason Varitek Signing

Here are some reactions to the Jason Varitek signing. To recap, the Red Sox will pay him $5MM this year, and they’ll have the option of bringing him back for the same price in 2010. If the Red Sox don’t exercise their option, Varitek can exercise a $3MM player option with incentives.

• Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports understands how Varitek thought he had more value on the open market than he really did.
• ESPN.com’s Rob Neyer says Varitek "gambled and lost," and the Red Sox did well.
• Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe thinks the Red Sox did well to keep Varitek since he provides depth and experience. Massarotti also has details on ’Tek’s incentives.
• The Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan argues that Varitek’s was lucky to get at least $8MM considering he’s in "obvious decline."