this season, according to data obtained by USA Today.

Saltamacchia caught 22 of Lackey's 29 starts this season -- Ryan Lavarnway caught five Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim T-Shirts , David Ross caught two. Lackey had a 3.06 ERA and a 3.9 KBB ratio with Saltalamacchia behind the plate in 2013.



"He's definitely calling the game," Lackey said of his catcher after Game 2. "But I guess I'm approving, I guess. Salty has been great for me all year. We all really studied these guys. We go over reports together. And he's been great to work with and makes it easy on me."


David Ortiz May Have Played Final Game Of 2012 - RealGM Wiretap

David Ortiz appears headed back to the disabled list because of a lingering right Achilles strain just a few days after being activated.


Ortiz had expected to make a decision about the remainder of the season by Sunday, but he did not have a definitive update prior to Boston's win over Kansas City.


"Right now all I'm trying to do is focus on getting better and make sure I'm ready to go next season," said Ortiz.