NewsDecember 2, 2015

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks to the crowd during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny fields questions during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank and joined by Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cardinals manager Mike Matheny fields questions during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank and joined by Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson speaks at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson speaks at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Jay Knudtson introduces Cardinals manager Mike Matheny at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jay Knudtson introduces Cardinals manager Mike Matheny at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson greets Cardinals manager Mike Matheny after "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson greets Cardinals manager Mike Matheny after "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Becky James-Hatter speaks before a question and answer session during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Becky James-Hatter speaks before a question and answer session during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Becky James-Hatter speaks before a question and answer session during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Becky James-Hatter speaks before a question and answer session during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny fields questions during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank and joined by Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cardinals manager Mike Matheny fields questions during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank and joined by Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University baseball team poses for a photo before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University baseball team poses for a photo before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Earl Norman poses for a photo with the Southeast Missouri State University baseball team before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Earl Norman poses for a photo with the Southeast Missouri State University baseball team before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications, and his wife, Victoria pose for a photo during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications, and his wife, Victoria pose for a photo during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

"The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

"The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

"The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor introduce Cardinals manager Mike Matheny at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jay Knudtson and Steve Taylor introduce Cardinals manager Mike Matheny at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson speaks at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com General manager of rustmedia, Lucas Presson speaks at the beginning of "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Bryson Lee poses for a photo before meeting Cardinals manager Mike Matheny during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bryson Lee poses for a photo before meeting Cardinals manager Mike Matheny during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's  River Campus.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans take in the VIP reception before "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks to the crowd during "The State of Cardinals Nation," presented by First Missouri State Bank, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at the Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

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