GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jensen Lewis and Rafael Perez seem to go unnoticed by Cleveland Indians fans - until they fail.
Both relief pitchers received plenty of unwanted attention in 2009, as Cleveland's bullpen went bust. The Indians converted only 25 of 43 save chances, a 58 percent success rate that tied Baltimore for worst in the American League. It was a key reason for a 65-97 record, Cleveland's worst since losing 105 games in 1992.
Lewis and Perez have blazed a trail of success thus far this spring, pleasing new manager Manny Acta. He knows how important the duo is in handing a lead to closer Kerry Wood.
Wood's talent often went unused a year ago as the Indians blew leads before he even warmed up.
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