State of Cardinals Nation with Mike Matheny - VIP reception

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)

Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, poses with fans during a VIP reception, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. "The State of Cardinals Nation" was presented by First Missouri State Bank. (Laura Simon)