Matt Silverman
Matt Silverman
Matthew Silvermanis President for Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays...
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When they liked something we did, they would refer to us as the Rays. If they were discussing a complaint or gripe, we were the Devil Rays.
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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.
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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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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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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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Most of that is fueled by the great potential that we have on the field and on our roster.
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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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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.
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It's not about geography. It's about putting a product on the field.
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In the five months between Stuart Sternberg taking over until opening day, we want a complete transformation of the perception of the team to be progressive and family friendly. We want to build a tradition of winning.
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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.
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Tampa is certainly a focus as we head out with our mobilization efforts.
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That news, combined with Rocco's great work ethic and dedication to his rehabilitation, gave us the confidence to make this deal.