2018 Cardinals Caravan

The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan makes its final stop Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin moderates the Cardinals Caravan on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 that included players Austin Gomber, left, Carson Kelly and Matt Bowman at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals mascot, and Playmo, the mascot of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bari Neff clowns with Fredbird as Pete Poe looks on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Kay Hamra of Malden, Missouri applauds Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 as the Cardinals players take the stage for the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Carly Bronenkant and her father, Trent Bronenkant of Altenburg, Missouri, pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jack Koester and his sons, Danny, left, and Johnny, of Cape Girardeau pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tamara Keesee and her sons, Chael, left, and Benson of Jackson, pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rachel Nixon and her daughter, Makenna, and son, Rylan, of Chaffee Missouri pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Marc Ashby and his son, Canton, of Jackson pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly answers a question Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matt Bowman answers a question Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber answers a question Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin speaks at the Cardinals Caravan on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals legacy representative Scott Cooper answers a question Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals legacy representative Al Hrabosky answers a question Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber chats with Jett Hubbard while signing autographs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 with the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Lawson Ticer of Jackson sports a St. Louis Cardinals face painting Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.