There are 30 men in the Baseball Hall of Fame who once played for the Red Sox, but Boston has only named three captains since 1923. Catcher Jason Varitek wears the "C" proudly and served as the backbone of the 2004 World Championship club. Aside from being a strong defensive catcher who switch-hits with power, "Tek" brings a cerebral intensity to the game that has earned him league-wide respect. The diverse Boston clubhouse has long agreed on one thing -- Jason Varitek is the leader of their team.