Matt Silverman

Matt Silverman
Matthew Silvermanis President for Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays...
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accessible appeal devil drive people positive reaction word
There are some that don't have a positive reaction to the word devil. There are some who don't have a positive reaction to a devil ray. What is a devil ray? If we make a change, it will be something that will be more accessible and appeal to everyone . . . or at least not drive people away.
engage exhaustive fans final minds open process study
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.
compelling create examined prices pricing refined regular schedule spring ticket training
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.
coming honor learn military operation speak troops
It's our honor to be able to come out here and speak with our troops and learn more about the military operation coming out of Tampa.
field fueled great potential
Most of that is fueled by the great potential that we have on the field and on our roster.
needed operations resource role supporter
He will not have any role in the operations of the business. He will be a resource as needed for the organization and he will be a big supporter and cheerleader for the organization.
blocks building premier represent
He and Carl Crawford represent two premier building blocks of the organization.
awareness bother building carrying course excitement people remember
If people don't even remember the (catch phrase), that won't bother us. It's more about building awareness and excitement and carrying it through the course of the season.
field product putting
It's not about geography. It's about putting a product on the field.
charitable education educators efforts element emphasis great helping improve lives motivate partner pleased provide rays students
In our outreach efforts and charitable endeavors, the Rays place a great emphasis on helping improve the lives of our area's youths. We are pleased to be able to partner with the education foundations and provide a new element to help our educators motivate their students and make education fun.
deliver minds open promise sign turn
It's a sign your minds are open to the promise of what we can become. Now it's our turn to deliver on those expectations.
formal
There has been some dialogue. But nothing has been formal or in depth.
certainly continue fans feedback frequent improve increased influenced input nights number quality release seek timely
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.
change experience fan field perception trying
We're trying to change the perception of Tropicana Field and the fan experience ... to be friendlier and more inviting.