"I think deep down we all kind of see that and think about that," Appel said. ". . . The three of us have played against each other at different levels of the minor leagues and now we're all on the same team. We see each other's talent and we get excited about it. We're becoming good friends. I'm looking forward to getting to know them a lot better, playing with them and developing that friendship. I think we're going to have a lot of fun."