Steve: Hi Jeff, I know you got a question last week regarding the upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome, but we've all "heard" the plans again and again. We want to "see" the plans. Where are the renderings/photos of what's to come? I mean, with these upgrades costing $30 million and having a completion deadline of July 31, 2009, you'd think there would be something given to the media/public to create some buzz!

Jeff Gordon: I couldn't locate any renderings with a quick Internet search, but here are the basics: New video board, additional luxury suites to replace the auxiliary press box, new video boards, lighter paint job, suite improvements.

DisCard: Hey from Florida,

They seem to be making your chat harder to find.

Put me on the side of the ledger that still believes this can be a successful off-season. I keep hearing about how the Cards paid too much for Loshe. He seems to be to be the first recent example of a guy smart enough to both learn from Duncan and stay. That's worth a great deal. With a better bullpen and a real spring training, I think he might have won 20 last season.

I see know reason that Loshe, Wainwright and Wellemeyer can't go +20 for W/L's. They have at least the same support as last season and maybe more to come. Even without Carpenter, this is a decent staff. Of course, another starter would be nice and I'm confident we will see one. It wouldn't surprise me if they wait until Carpenter throws. If he can start, the priorities might change. It looks like a buyers market to me, so play out the string.

Since the Cards still hold all their trading chips, don't you think it likely they still make a move and Mo is just posturing?

Do you think Duncan had any say in the lefty relief that was acquired?

Jeff Gordon: Dave's opinion carries some weight, but Cards scouts build a file on everybody in the game. That helps Mozeliak establish value for free agents and trades.

Lohse's signing was looking a bit high until Lowe got his money from Atlanta. That should allow Perez and Wolf to get more money -- and that will justify Lohse's deal.

Tim: Why not Ankiel for Matt Cain?

Jeff Gordon: Is such a deal really there? With the Cards unwilling to give Ankiel a long-term deal, that sets the stage for a possible deal. If somebody other than Ankiel gets traded, then Ankiel might get a long-term extension offer here.

Tim: So whos your best guess on OC and DC next year? What kind of relationship does Spags have with Romeo Crennel If any. Is there any chance he gets the DC job?

Jeff Gordon: Chris Palmer got some early mentions, but the competition for these coaches is pretty fierce. It'll be an interesting couple of days.

Tim: I really think the Rams should take Crabtree in the draft and heres to state my case. There is plenty of OT talent out there this year in the draft but not that franchise cant miss LT that jake Long was last year so unless we trade down I just think tackle we take would be a reach. Crabtree is going to be our next Torry Holt, a franchise offensive stud for many years that WR core woulbe be scary with Crabree Avery and Burton. Gross is looking like hes going to his free agency I say sign him mabye draft an OT Later in the first round if we can get one for Holt or in later rounds and have him compete with Pace Grecoo and Bell at guards then draft Mack in the second round and have him be our franchise center. Draft mabye Grahma harrel in the 3rd round and develop him and thats an offense that can really click in a few years. What do you think?

Jeff Gordon: After watching Fitzgerald carry the Cardinals to the Super Bowl, the idea of drafting a bigger, more explosive receiver seem more appealing. I doubt the Rams will go this way, given their need to rebuild from the lines out, but it's a thought.