Matt Silverman
Matt Silverman
Matthew Silvermanis President for Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays...
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Just as we did with ticket prices for the regular season, we examined our spring training pricing and refined it to create a compelling pricing schedule for our spring training season-ticket holders.
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The philosophy is to create options that will suit the great variety of groups.
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Our goal is to make the Tampa Bay Devil Rays - or whatever we'll be called in 2007 - a source of pride for this area.
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Our commitment is to keep these players here for many years to come.
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Most of that is fueled by the great potential that we have on the field and on our roster.
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We continue to seek the input and suggestions of our fans about how we can improve our operations. Fan feedback has certainly influenced our promotional calendar, from more frequent promotional nights to the increased quality and number of items, even to the timely release of the promotional calendar.
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Our minds are open to many possibilities. We'll go through an exhaustive study of it and also engage our fans in the process before we make any final decisions.
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I tend to take a common-sense approach to problem-solving, and oftentimes that involves the use of quantitative analysis. I do have an appreciation for the collection, analysis and application of information, both as it relates to our business operations and to our baseball operations.
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We're trying to change the perception of Tropicana Field and the fan experience ... to be friendlier and more inviting.
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The party will begin. It's part of the local culture.
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When you see the word devil, you think evil.
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Whether it's a GM position or not, there are lots of different holes to fill. If the right person pops up, we're going to jump on them.
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We are pleased to begin a relationship with one of our country's premier cancer centers. We are particularly excited because of the community outreach initiatives that are integrated into this partnership. We are not only focused on bringing more marketing partners into the Rays family, but also developing relationships such as this, in which the community benefits as well.
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If that's any indication of attendance, we're thrilled. All we're asking for is open minds.