Chris: In 2004, the Blues drafted two Russians -- Alexandrov and Nikitin. At various times, each of these two has been ranked among the Blues' top prospects. At this point, does the organization harbor any hopes of either of them making it to North America?

Jeff Gordon: I'd say it is a longshot. The team did get Nikolai Lemtyugov (a nice prospect, by the way) to agree to play at Peoria this year, but it's not easy to get Russians to play in the AHL when there is good money for them back home. They take a NHL-or-bust mentality.

Yi: Gordo,

Now that we have our RH powerbat to protect Pujols, are we done looking for power in the lineup? Is it likely that we see any moves to bolster the rotation with a respectable innings eater or go for broke and try to land an impact arm? Nate robertson could be a replacement level pitcher that would fit the bill of a dependable innings eater. Someone like A.J. Burnett would be an ideal impact arm, but what would it take to acquire him? Is there any chance that Duncan gets traded, despite being pegged as an untouchable by Larussa? If by slim chance Duncan is moved, is Bay a realistic option?

Jeff Gordon: I don't see Bay as a reasonable target, since the Pirates would be silly to deal with the Cards on a potential superstar.

I would be shocked if the Cards went after an "impact arm" at this point, given the front office believe that Mulder and Clements are good bets to come back this year. An innings eater is always a possibility, though, if the pricetag for sure hurlers finally comes down.

Jeff Baker: If the trade with Totonto goes through, will the addition of Troy Glaus be enough of a power infusion for the Cardinal to set their sights exclusively on trying to acquire a #1 or #2 starter for their rotation via trade, or should they keep their eye open for an additional right handed or switch hitter?

Jeff Gordon: I would be shocked if they set their sights on a No. 1 or No. 2 pitcher. No such beast exists in free agency and the Cards lack what it takes to acquire one via trade.

I'd like to see another RH bat for the outfield, perhaps via a minor deal.

Kevin: Hey Jeff,
Any idea of who the candidates are for the offensive coordinater job for the Rams?...and do you think Jay is kicking himself for letting Martz go now?
Thanks and have a good one.

Jeff Gordon: The Martz divorce was ugly. He wasn't coming back here. And he had to go from here, for reasons the Lions discovered. If Mike Nolan can contain him, he WILL help SF, though.

Linehan has guys he likes for the OC job -- but Shaw and Zygmunt may have different favorites (like Cameron). The LA Summit will be interesting.

Rams fan: dont look now...but the rams made another scouting error...Tye Hill over Antonio Cromartie....woops....

Who in free agency do u see the rams trying to Re-sign....and are there any big names you could see the rams going after

After looking at the draft it seems two positions of most depth are RB and CB, that could be argued are pretty deep at the rams....any chance the rams take advantage of the drafts depth and use a 3rd round and 4th on CB and RB respectively? (even if every other spot might be more of a need) I know this is a bad team but you can never have TOO many good football players at one position...

Jeff Gordon: There will be some talented RBs dropping in this draft because of the astounding depth. On the other hand, Pittman and Leonard provide plenty of depth behind Jackson -- so the Rams may want to focus on their many other needs.

The Rams will likely take a CB in there somewhere, but an impact S would be a better get, along with a edge rusher, an OT, a WR, LB, a third QB . . . well, you get the idea.