It's flattering to see people show up for our home games from the community.

It feels good (clinching a playoff spot). But there are still two more home games left and we would like to have homecourt advantage with that second seed (in the Western Conference).

We are thrilled to televise 110 Cardinal games on FSN Midwest for the third straight season, including the home opener from new Busch Stadium. We look forward to bringing the excitement of the new ballpark into fans' homes, and we're pleased to offer a portion of our television schedule in high-definition.

I'm not happy with my record. I have to quit walking so many people. I have walked 15 (batters) in 34 innings, and I walked 19 in 83 innings last year.

It's great -- it helps you stay relaxed. I like having the home-field advantage here with people clapping for you.

There might be some truth to (more pressure playing close to home). Kids say, 'There's so many people there I want to do so well,' so that can happen. If you're out in San Diego you're just kind of playing. (But) I don't think these guys will feel that way -- I hope they don't.