Griff21: Tlr said Schu could be an "average 2nd baseman, at least." wasn't AK basically an average 2b also? what a commitment to win, when average is the best we can do. I'm sure Pujols loves to hear this stuff too.

Jeff Gordon: Skip could be a "plus" second baseman offensively if he can lead off against right-handed pitchers. As an outfielder lacking power or base-stealing ability, he doesn't help the lineup as much out there.

Griff21: All the talk is about 2b, how is 3b looking? I know its early but how have Mather and Freese looked over there?

Jeff Gordon: Freese is an above average fielder. Let's see what he does in exhibition play, especially late, against big league pitching. Mather proved he can do some damage against big league pitching and he seems to be an OK fielder.

His challenge will be to hold up day after day after day. As TLR, he will split his defensive time between the infield and outfield so he doesn't break down.

rockintheburbs: Jeff
Who will be the first free agent signed by the rams not named Bartell or Atogwe?

Jeff Gordon: Haven't heard a good rumor regarding that. But I don't see this team making a huge free-agent splash, given the limitations.

Griff21: The blues are my team and i would love nothing more than than to see then win a cup or 3 or 4... we are a young team & lots of injuries( I think i saw a stat we have lost the 2nd most man games in the NHL.)Realistically do we have a shot at the playoffs ? or should we look to get a couple more picks again at the deadline?

Jeff Gordon: There isn't much margin for error. The Blues have given away some points recently to slow their charge. I seem them lasting in the hunt until the end, though. If the Note can get something good for Tkachuk, it might have to go there. Same with Hinote, since this team is building a surplus up front.

Griff21: I love Schu and wish him the best. I found it interesting TLR basically told him to buy a house in STL this year. I can't envision Schu as more than a spot starter/platoon @ 2b, and with Dunc, Raz, & other OF slated to be on the roster where does schu and the rest get their at bats?

Jeff Gordon: Skip does a lot of small things well and he has a great attitude. He also costs the Cards next to nothing and wouldn't fetch much in a trade, so it makes sense to bank on hims as one of the 25 this season. He could be anything from a 225 AB guy to a semi-regular, starting at 2B against right-handed pitchers or double-switching into games as Chris Duncan's defensive replacement in the OF.

If Rasmus has a great spring, then Skip's ability (or inability) to play second will become critical.