Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek pauses during his baseball retirement announcement in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday. Varitek says he grappled with the decision for a long time. The Red Sox offered the 39-year-old a chance to come to camp on a minor-league contract, but he declined. He says “the hardest thing to do is walk away from your teammates.” (AP WIREPHOTO)

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