MINNEAPOLIS -- The four masterminds behind the operation spoke softly so Yan Gomes wouldn't overhear.
Jason Kipnis, Mike Napoli, Lonnie Chisenhall and Chris Gimenez ventured to Target on Saturday. They bought a chicken. They bought a blade. They bought a piñata. They bought candy. They bought capes and costumes and maracas and kazoos and tambourines.
In all, the four spent an estimated $500, all for what they hope will prove to be a season-altering ceremony for the Indians' starting catcher.
About four hours before Saturday's first pitch, Napoli read a speech in the dimly lit visitor's clubhouse at Target Field.