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Pregame notes: Varitek has strep throat

Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek will not play tonight because he has strep throat, according to manager Terry Francona.

"He's not feeling too good," Francona said. "He shouldn't have played (Wednesday) night, and that's why we like our team so much. He had no business playing and he hit a three-run homer and caught a good game. He needs to not play tonight."

Francona said the captain is taking medication and should feel better on Friday.

"Tek's always available," the manager said. "That goes without saying."

"From what I understand, from having a lot of children, it's really contagious," Francona said.

Varitek is here today. If needed, Francona said Varitek could play.

Posted by Joe McDonald  at 4:09 PM | Permalink