Red Sox captain Jason Varitek has exercised his $3m player option to remain at Fenway for a further season. The Red Sox on Monday chose not to pick up their $5 million team option on the 37-year-old, leaving Varitek with the decision about his player option. Varitek hit .209 last season and saw his playing time decline in the second half after the acquisition of Victor Martinez.
"We're happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from him in 2010," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein told reporters. "He means an awful lot to the organization on and off the field. He helps solidify our catching position also and is a big asset to the pitching staff."
With Epstein saying earlier this week Martinez will be the team's primary catcher in 2010, it is clear that Varitek will be returning as the backup.
Varitek has played 13 seasons with the Red Sox.
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