I think there's also a lot of enthusiasm around the Springfield Cardinals. And I thought it would be a nice way to say thanks to all the employees and their families with a nice day at the ballpark.

I thought the tempo and enthusiasm from our guys was real good. We have a lot of positions that are open, nine positions specifically. We have to get used to reacting faster and playing better as a group.

We're going to try to do it up nice.

I thought we came out and played with energy and enthusiasm. Once we got on the plane, it was over. As a staff, we started talking about Iowa.

I thought we played with enthusiasm, but (yesterday) was their day.

I thought it was a hoot. It's kind of too bad that you get the enthusiasm right before the season's over.