The temperature in Solon, Ohio had a wind chill of minus 16, but this does not prevent ticket holders and others from the collection to town hall to attend to ask questions and get an idea. Indian Vice President of PR Bob Dibiasio warmed the crowd by recalling that only 85 days before opening day.
On hand to answer questions from fans were Dennis Lehman, executive vice president of Business, the scouting director John Mirabelli and manager Eric Wedge. And this was not the first or even second time that the powers-that-be held question and answer sessions for fans to better understand what happened to the team.
The first meeting came last Monday that Mark Shapiro, CEO and Paul Dolan, president of the club, and takes the spotlight with a microphone. The second meeting was attended by Assistant General Manager Chris Wedge and Antonetti.
What was the purpose of all this? The man was moving towards the issues and offer fans something of a sounding board for the influencers in the average Indian. Logical, right? Of course it does, because if you do not give a great contribution reassurance and answers to better help the flow.
In this spirit, the great Indian boys kept the three series of question hour and one response and the fans were ready to ask what they wanted to know. Some key points raised by these questions and answers were as follows:
Q. On Hafner, what makes you think he can return to his old form after shoulder surgery?
A. Wedge said: "It looks the way it is supposed to look like ... His chest is not in line "and comment on the impact of metals and the physical foundations of the game.
V. Grady Sizemore could move to No. 3 spot Leadoff?
A. "I do not want to rob Peter to pay Paul," said Wedge. "If you do not receive Leadoff hitter, you're not good to have Grady at number 3."
V. Matt LaPorta has a chance of the league?
A. "In the long term, for him to reach his ceiling, he must get experienced," said Mirabelli.
Q. Cliff Lee will offer a contract extension?
A. "He is a man we would have," said Mirabelli. "It was worth the investment. We are aggressive in this regard I am."
Full results are not yet known, but it seems that fans have been excited about this first hand opportunity to sit down with the guys from the camp of Indians, some ask questions, make some comments and get better understanding what is happening and what can be expected in the near future.
With the 2009 season approaching in a matter of days, the Indian team at the head of planning at Goodyear, Arizona for spring training this year.
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