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BY STEVEN KRASNER
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON -- Kevin Cash didn't know it at the time.

The backup catcher said before Boston's workout Tuesday that he had no idea if he'd be added to the Red Sox' playoff roster for the American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, which begins tomorrow night at Fenway Park.

But Boston has included him, giving the Red Sox flexibility to run and/or pinch hit for their other two catchers, Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli, without getting into a roster bind.

That is all just gravy for Cash, who had his contract purchased from Pawtucket on Aug. 17 when Mirabelli had to be placed on the disabled list.

''This has been unbelievable,'' said Cash, who did a solid job catching Tim Wakefield's knuckleballs in place of Mirabelli.

''What an experience. I came up here seven weeks ago to the best team in baseball at the time and I finished up with the best team in baseball. I'm sure in the offseason all that has transpired the last two months will sink in,'' said Cash, who batted .111 (3- for-27) for Boston.

While Cash's offensive statistics were hardly dazzling, he did have three important RBI as the Red Sox overcame an 8-1 deficit and beat Tampa Bay, 16-10, on Sept. 11.

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