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Perez arrives confident, has backing from Tito

Indians manager Terry Francona gives his thoughts on the role of the catcher and the status of his lineup going into Spring Training

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Roberto Perez's past offensive numbers have been put under the microscope since the Indians traded catcher Yan Gomes to the Nationals, but manager Terry Francona was clear that there's more to naming a starting catcher than his production at the plate.