Indians Ready For Annual Press Tour

The Indians' annual Press Tour has been expanded to three buses visiting 15 cities, Jan. 21 thru Jan. 24. The new format features three local stops in the Cleveland area to the east, west and southwest suburbs. Each bus, named on behalf of Indians greats Larry Doby, Lou Boudreau and Mel Harder, will visit five cities respectively featuring players, coaches, broadcasters and manager Eric Wedge.

Kicking off the tour will be a media event at noon on Jan. 21 in the home clubhouse at Jacobs Field. Everyone involved with the tour will be available for interviews with area media members. Then the groups will head out over Ohio.

CLEVELAND INDIANS 2008 PRESS TOUR
LARRY DOBY TEAM
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
at Youngstown State University
Stambaugh Stadium Gymnasium and DeBartolo Stadium Club
One University Plaza, Youngstown
Press Conference: 4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: Preferred Level Admission (includes autographs) is $20 for adults; $10 for kids 12 & under; General Admission (NO autographs) is $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 & under; for tickets call 1-330-480-3151 or 1-877-700-4647.
Charity: Akron Children’s Hospital at St. Elizabeth.
Representing the ballclub: Director of player development Ross Atkins, broadcaster Tom Hamilton, and players Ryan Garko, Kelly Shoppach and Jamey Carroll.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
at Shaw Jewish Community Center
750 White Pond Drive, Akron
Press Conference: 4:30 p.m.
V.I.P Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission for the 6:30 to 8 p.m. event.
V.I.P. Reception Tickets: A limited number of $20 tickets are being sold at the WAKR Studios at 1795 W. Market Street in Akron (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm). For information call WAKR at 330-869-9800.
Charity: American Heart Association Healthier Generation Initiative for Children.
Representing the ballclub: Manager Eric Wedge, broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and players David Dellucci, Shin-Soo Choo and Jamey Carroll.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
at Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus
Press Conference: 4:45 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $5; available in advance at 1460thefan.com or at the door.
Charity: TBA.
Representing the ballclub: Manager Eric Wedge, broadcaster Tom Hamilton and players Grady Sizemore, Jensen Lewis and Scott Lewis.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
at McKinley Grand Hotel
320 Market Ave. S., Canton
Press Conference: 10:30 a.m.
Event: Doors open at 11:00a a.m., box lunches served at 11:30, program at noon.
Tickets: $15; available at WHBC Radio and the McKinley Grand Hotel.
Charity: Canton Rotary
Representing the ballclub: Manager Eric Wedge, broadcaster Tom Hamilton and players Grady Sizemore, Jensen Lewis and Scott Lewis.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Stampers, 21750 Lorain Road
Fairview Park
Sponsor Dinner: 5:15 p.m.
Press Conference: 6 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under; available at WTAM Radio, 6200 Oak Tree Blvd. in Independence (cash only) and at Stampers, 21750 Lorain Rd.
Charity: Cleveland Indians Charities
Representing the ballclub: Coach Joel Skinner, broadcaster Tom Hamilton and players Grady Sizemore, Jensen Lewis and Scott Lewis.

LOU BOUDREAU TEAM
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
at Mid Ohio Educational Conference Center
890 West 4th Street, Mansfield
Press Conference: 4:45 p.m.
Sponsor Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 in advance (no door sales); available through Jan. 18 at Geyer-Hawkins Fresh Food locations in Mansfield, Ashland, Crestline and Galion.
Charity: Friendly House.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Joel Skinner, broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and players Jake Westbrook, Shin-Soo Choo and Chris Gimenez.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
at Mayfield Heights Boneyard
5900 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights
Sponsor Dinner: 5:15 p.m.
Press Conference: 6 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under; available at WMVX and WMMS Radio, 6200 Oak Tree Blvd. in Independence (cash only) and at The Mayfield Heights Boneyard at 5900 Mayfield Rd.
Charity: Cleveland Indians Charities
Representing the ballclub: Coach Joel Skinner, broadcaster Tom Hamilton and players Ryan Garko, Kelly Shoppach and Trevor Crowe.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
at Nia Center at Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky
Press Conference: 4:45 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $14.50 in advance, $20 at the door; available at the Kalahari Resort
Charity: United Way of Erie County
Representing the ballclub: Coach Carl Willis, broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and players Rafael Betancourt, Aaron Laffey and Jordan Brown.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
at Old Barn Out Back Restaurant
3175 W. Elm Street, Lima
Press Conference: 10:30 a.m.
Sponsor Party: 11:30 a.m.
Event: Noon.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $7.50 for kids 12 and under; available at the United Way Office in Lima; Maverick Media Offices, 1301 N. Cable Rd. in Lima; Dew Drop Inn in Ottoville; and the Old Barn Out Back Restaurant.
Charity: United Way of Greater Lima.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Carl Willis, broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and players Rafael Betancourt, Aaron Laffey and Jordan Brown.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
at Erie Street Market
237 S. Erie Street, Toledo
Press Conference: 4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6 p.m.
Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under; to order tickets call 419-324-7400 (weekdays 8:30am-5:30pm) or order on-line at: wspd.com, wiot.com, 925kissfm.com, 1015theriver.com, wcwa.com
Charity: The River Trust.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Carl Willis, broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and players Rafael Betancourt, Aaron Laffey and Jordan Brown.

MEL HARDER TEAM
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
at Parmatown Mall
7899 W. Ridgewood, Parma
Sponsor Party: 5 p.m.
Event: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Event is free and open to the public. The first 200 people to receive wristbands will be able to get autographs. Wristbands will be available at the Parmatown Mall Management Office in the Mall beginning Jan. 14.
Charity: Cleveland Baseball Federation.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Derek Shelton, broadcaster Matt Underwood and players Travis Hafner, David Dellucci and Trevor Crowe.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
at Carlisle Village Inn
4949 State Route 515, Walnut Creek
Press Conference: 4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6 p.m.
Tickets: $25; for tickets call WQKT Radio in Wooster (330-264-5122); Gospel Bookstore in Berlin (330-893-2523); Millersburg True Value Hardware (330-674-6941).
Charity: Holmes County Education Foundation.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Derek Shelton, broadcaster Matt Underwood and players Jake Westbrook, Jensen Lewis and Jeff Stevens.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
at Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute
136 East Avenue, Erie, PA
Press Conference: 4 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8.00; available at Hector’s Restaurant and the Barber National Institute.
Charity: Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Derek Shelton, broadcaster Matt Underwood and players Aaron Fultz, Franklin Gutierrez and Jeff Stevens.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
at Geneva Lodge and Conference Center
4888 North Broadway, Geneva
Press Conference: 10:30 a.m.
Sponsor Party: 11:30 a.m.
Event: Noon.
Tickets: $15.00; available at Media One Group, 3226 Jefferson Rd., Ashtabula; Sport & Sports Ashtabula and Madison locations; Subway of Jefferson; via Media One Group website (983thebull.com)
Charity: WFUN Scholarship Fund.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Derek Shelton, broadcaster Matt Underwood and players Jake Westbrook, Jensen Lewis and Jeff Stevens.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
at German’s Villa
3330 Liberty Avenue, Vermillion
Press Conference: 4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Party: 5:30 p.m.
Event: 6 p.m.
Tickets: $22.00; available at WEOL Studios, 538 Broad Street, Elyria; WLKR Studios, 10327 Milan Rd. (Rt. 250) in Sandusky; Indians Team Shop at Midway Mall in Elyria; Boys and Girls Club, 218 N. Pleasant St. in Oberlin; German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave. in Vermillion.
Charity: Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County and Sandusky.
Representing the ballclub: Coach Derek Shelton, broadcaster Matt Underwood and players Jake Westbrook, Jensen Lewis and Jeff Stevens.