Nick Rolando: Gordo, appreciate the chats and hope you enjoyed your week off. I know it's been a down year in St. Louis sports but I see light at the end of the tunnel with the Cards, Rams, and Blues. Anyways, I was wondering about the new Rams "cap guy" Kevin Demoff. It seems like seems people are worried that he's actaully working above Devaney and there isn't a clear chain of command. I was wondering basically does Demoff work under Devaney or is he more in the "team president" mold? Thanks!

Jeff Gordon: Devaney has ultimate control of the football operation. It will be up to Rosenbloom to keep the money guy doing the money stuff and the football guy doing the football stuff.

I'd like to see a strong team president above these two at Rams Park every day, but Chip hasn't gone that route. With the team for sale, that is somewhat understandable.

Brett: Jeff, are the Cards done this winter? I've held by breaht all winter waiting for that big move. Do you see Mo adding to this roster before April? Thanks.

Jeff Gordon: I would expect change, yes. This team has to deal with its obvious outfield surplus -- unless Mather and Schumaker fall into INF/Of utility roles.

Mozeliak has money to spend and players to deal. What he does depends on what happens in spring training, starting soon enough.

As for a big move, that would be a surprise.

Brett: Will Mozeliak and the Cardinals go after a big time hitter next offseason? Matt Holliday and Jason Bay lead a strong FA class and Ankiel and Glaus are going to leave, so is there any chance we add a power hitting OF even though we already have a lot of quality OFer's?

Jeff Gordon: Let's see how Mather, Wallace, Jones and Jay develop. Let's see what happens to Duncan. Let's see what Rasmus really is. Let's see what Ludwick really is. Let's see if the team re-ups Ankiel. Lots of ifs there. But outfield is about the last place I'd expect this team to spend free-agent money.

COGzilla: I asked JT a smilar question last week....would like to get your take. With witherspoon going back to weakside olb, what do we do with pisa? please dont tell me he has a chance at sam. they do want to get bigger,right? I say trade him for anything we can get or release him, too much $ for a back-up will backer. He leads in tackles, but im sure you notice like us all of the missed tackles and tackles made fifteen yards downfield.
Rumblings in oakland about dumping their third string back, michael bush. 6'1 245 and he can run. dont know if you have ever watched him, but he is a beast.please let billyd know this guy is available.thanks.

Jeff Gordon: This team definitely needs another big back to work with Jackson. Leonard and Pittman don't fit that bill. There will be a couple of really interesting RBs hitting free agency.

Pisa is an interesting case. He has become very inconsistent. Injuries took a toll, as they did with Adam Archuleta. And he does make a lot of mistakes out there.

I agree about the front seven -- it must become more stout. They must get a powerful MLB and another huge run-stopper to put in the middle of the line.

mrbing51: Gordo, what do you think the odds are that we see Colby Rasmus in CF this year? Also, if you could give me scenerio in which the Cards would be able to sign Manny Ramirez, with his bat at #4 I believe AP has a very good chance at his first Triple crown.

Jeff Gordon: I don't see a scenario where the team spends $25 million a year on a flighty, risky slugger. Albert wants Manny. Great. But Albert also recommended Juan Gonzalez last spring and we saw how that turned out.

This team has too many OF prospects to invest at that position. If Rasmus doesn't play CF at some point this season, that will be a major disappointment.