He is the Red Sox' all-time leader in postseason games played (60), including 44 consecutive appearances since sitting out Game 1 of the 2003 American League Championship Series. But one can't help but wonder if Jason Varitek's appearance streak could be ending sooner than later, and it has little to do with the fact that knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is slated ... (Full article: 714 words)

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