At this time, we are asking companies to rededicate themselves and their miners and their operations to signify the enduring commitment to protecting miners in West Virginia by participating in the stand-down for safety. We will take an active approach to accident reduction.

I've heard those theories, but we have no concrete evidence one way or another. Nothing has been dismissed.

It wasn't fun, but you still had a little pride in what you could do.

This is the best team they've put on the field in a long time. Their young starters are struggling and learning how to pitch. We were called up early just like them. (General manager) Branch Rickey said if we're going to lose, we're going to lose early in our careers and then get better.

This is not a pep rally. It's telling the miners and the mine operators themselves to work right and make the right decisions.

This is not going to be a pep rally. It's sending a message to the miners and mine operators that they must commit to making the right safety decisions.

We are very concerned about what is going on in West Virginia right now.

We certainly want to see what they have.

We will not overlook any area during these investigations.

We want to ensure that every miner has the equipment and training to get out.