His performance against the Angels in the ALDS offered further proof of his value. For the series, he provided Boston's only two quality starts, pitching 14 innings, allowing 10 hits, three walks ...

(AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz points at a teammate during baseball practice for the AL division series in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

In what has become an annual postseason matchup, the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox (95-67) head out west to battle the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (100-62) ...

Published: Oct. 01, 2008, 12:46 p.m. By MassLive.com Staff AP Photo Red Sox manager Terry Francona watches his team practice for the AL division series in Anaheim, Calif.