We originally heard they'd be doing this during the Worlds (cycling championships) in Hamilton in 2003. So we decided to contact them and see if there was a spot available for us.

If we can't beat them with skill, we'll just tire them out.

It's such a great Canadian thing. I think that's what got us inspired to play in the first place.

We had heard about it and decided to make the trip.

We've worked on that a few times. I heard a whistle from their dugout, and decided to step off and do a first-and-third move to see what happens. The runner from first had his head down ... the runner on third got caught too far off.

Talk less. Smile more. Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for.