"It's an honor to be out there, to set the tone out there for the team, for the game and for the season -- to really push things and make it go well," Masterson said. "It should be fun. Usually it's a packed house in Cleveland, too. Who doesn't like playing in that type of situation?"

Indians getting help in the bull pen

Luke owns a career minor league batting average of .248 (507-2042) with 105 2B, 10 3B, 27HR & 226RBI in 657 games over the last 10 seasons since 2002.

Manny is now signed thru the 2013 season and owns a two-year record of 149-175 as the Cleveland Indians Manager since taking over in 2010.