Note to Tek - Dump Boras

I think it's safe to say that all of Red Sox Nation loves Jason Varitek and what he's meant to the club for the past 12 seasons.

Even though his skills are declining and he is somewhat of a liability in the lineup at this point in his career, we still want him back behind the plate for the 2009 season and hope he retires in Boston.

And I would guess that Tek has enjoyed his 12 seasons with the Sox, is proud to be the Captain of the team and wants to continue playing in Boston.

So what the hell is the problem here? Two words: Scott Boras.

After completely misjudging the free-agent market for catchers and giving his client the worst possible advice to opt out of his contract instead of going to arbitration which would have guaranteed Tek $10 million for this season, why does Boras still have a job as Tek's agent?

I know Tek is a very nice guy, but come on. My 8-year-old son could have done a better job negotiating for Tek.

It's also no surprise that another Boras client, Manny Ramirez, can't find anybody to accept his ridiculous contract demands either.

Boras completely botched the Manny situation, first having him quit on the team to force his way out of Boston and then thinking no one would care about how he treated the team when it was time for him to hit the open market.

Why would anyone sign him for $100 million for 4 years? Boras is insane! And now the only team that wants him, the L.A. Dodgers, is offering him a more than fair 2-year contract worth $45 million and he's still holding out for more years and money. Jackasses! Manny and Boras deserve each other.

Varitek, on the other hand doesn't deserve to be led right out of the league by this guy. It's time to wake up and smell the roses Tek. Boras isn't getting you anywhere but a seat in the stands watching as the season begins. Get rid of the pig!