GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Indians' decision about the final bullpen spot was never going to be about pitching lines logged in Cactus League games. The team was going to weigh which pitcher was the best fit for a relief puzzle that was already mostly assembled and seek information on what they would add away from the field.
In evaluating Matt Belisle, Cleveland leaned on former Tribe executive Derek Falvey, who is now the executive vice president and chief baseball officer for the Twins and had the right-hander last season. While looking beyond the spring innings turned in by Carlos Torres, the Indians sought more intel from former front office member David Stearns, who is the general manager of the Brewers (the reliever's former team).