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Jason Varitek’s era ending with Shoppach on board?

With new catcher in fold, veteran’s return unlikely

By Peter Abraham

 |  Globe Staff  

  December 14, 2011

The door back to the Red Sox closed a little tighter on Varitek when the team signed veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract.

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