Mike Gillespie: Jeff - Do you believe that LaRussa is going to give some of the younger players a shot. He has always preferred a veteran team, who are those young players you think have a real shot to make the team and possibly start.

Jeff Gordon: He has no choice but to look at Rasmus and Barton in addition to Ryan and Ankiel from last year. There aren't enough veterans to take all the spots. Perez could work his way into the bullpen, despite the depth there. Garcia will get a look in the rotation, but only to see if he can get on the front burner.

Hoffpauir, Anderson, Mather -- they may have to wait a while . . .

I'm exhausted. THAt's it for now!