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Inbox: Is Perez a lock to be Tribe's starting C?

Everywhere I look I see that Roberto Perez is listed as the starting catcher. Is this something that is for sure set in stone or is it fluid going into Spring Training?
-- Matt, Dublin, Ohio

No, Matt, I wouldn't say it is set in stone that Perez is the starting catcher for the Indians. When Spring Training begins, what I expect you'll hear from manager Terry Francona is that either Perez or Yan Gomes could get the call on any given night. They have each built a strong rapport with the pitching staff and are especially valued for what they bring defensively.