If Jason Varitek Balks Red Sox Have Options

With the clock ticking towards a club-imposed deadline, Jason Varitek [stats] spent yesterday pondering his next move. The Red Sox [team stats] have made a contract offer of $ 5 million for the captain to return for next season. A deadline of tomorrow has been communicated to the catcher, even though the final decision may not be revealed until Saturday. L agreement also includes a club option worth $ 5 million for 2010, as a player option for a second season that comes in from $ 3 million.