The Indians will be in the market for veteran relief help this winter, but Lewis' performance in the second half might have quelled the intensity of the closer search. His steady hand allowed Rafael Betancourt (3-4, 5.07 ERA, 4 saves) and Masa Kobayashi (4-5, 4.53 ERA, 6 saves) to ease back into setup roles.

Manager Eric Wedge remarked that Jensen Lewis is not likely to be the Indians' closer in 2009, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wedge said, "We want to go out and get a closer so we have two options at that spot. Jensen Lewis did a good job for us on a short-term basis."He nailed down 13 saves this season, but held a 3.82 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. The team is not ready to trust him as their full-time closer.

Manager Eric Wedge remarked that Jensen Lewis is not likely to be the Indians' closer in 2009, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wedge said, "We want to go out and get a closer so we have two options at that spot. Jensen Lewis did a good job for us on a short-term basis."He nailed down 13 saves this season, but held a 3.82 ERA and 1.44 WHIP.

Manager Eric Wedge indicated Tuesday that Jensen Lewis is unlikely to be the Indians' closer next season. Lewis did an excellent job after being handed ninth-inning duties in mid-August, converting 13-of-13 save chances with a 2. [...]