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 1996 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.
Looks like Mr. Varitek is single. I know from living in the Boston area that young, attractive females love Jason. This should be a blessing in disguise for him. So why in the world is he still batting well under .250?
On a slightly more serious note; this could mean bye bye Boston for Jason. Varitek will now be looking to recoup the million upon millions of dollars that ex-wife Karen has inevitably now inherited. Who would sign a guy who might very well bat under or around the .200 mark? Catchers are in ultra-high demand. He is a proven winner and a great leader. A bizarre and unfortunate season for Jason has just gotten worse. Maybe this explains his struggles at the dish. Seriously, good luck to the Varitek family and everyone involved.
