With closer Heath Bell at the forefront, the National League West leaders rely heavily on their corps of relievers to shut down opponents.
Reporting from San Diego — The San Diego Padres relievers gathered in spring training to learn the season's mission statement. Manager Bud Black and pitching coach Darren Balsley knew what they were up against in the National League West: the Dodgers' more powerful lineup, the San Francisco Giants' star-power rotation and the Colorado Rockies' penchant for lengthy winning streaks.
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