Jonny Faux: Hey Gordo,

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question

It is becoming more obvious by the game that the Blues are sincerely lacking an offensive puck moving defenseman. If the blues are able to unload one of their overpaid defenseman ( Backman / McKee ) who would be available via trade or in this upcoming free agency? Thanks for taking the time to answer my question I greatly appreciate your info.

Jeff Gordon: There are a number of offensive defensemen in play -- T. Kaberle, Boyle, Blake, Stuart -- but I don't know if there is a great fit there. E. Johnson will grown into the quarterback role and Murray hopes Brewer will grow from a second power-play unit guy to a true first-unit guy.

If the Blues moves some salary from the blue line, I look for them to put the money into a forward. Don't forget, Wagner and Polak are front-burner prospects. They will be next year, if healthy. And Wagner could be a nice offensive defenseman.

Kevin Weber: With the word of the delay in Clement's rehab, do you think it will force Mo to reconsider signing another pitcher, ie Weaver

Jeff Gordon: Could be, unless Reyes, Thompson and Wellemeyer all roar to fast start this spring. Clement's potential April absence IS a concern, one that could change Mozeliak's outlook.

Wayne W: With the rumor that Walsh does have the tapes of the Rams practice, Spector not going away and the class action lawsuit filed in Louisana it looks like the NFL will have to act. Either the NFL,Spector,or the lawsuit will make Walsh show the tapes and unless its the NFL it can get ugly for the league. With the tapes on display what do you think the leagues response will be and is there a chance that the Rams will be given draft picks as compensation?
Thanks Wayne from San Diego

Jeff Gordon: I wouldn't get your hopes up. Belichick's denial is interesting, because it suggest that Walsh acted on his own if he did anything. Arlen is working hard for the Rams and other impacted teams, but I'm sure Goodell wants to out this to bed ASAP. As for the lawsuit, that's not going anywhere.

Terry Griesenauer, Atlanta: Now that it has already been determined that Clement will not be available to start the season, is the starting rotation already falling apart? Will the 2008 starting pitching just be a replay of 2007 with a few different characters? Weaver seems like a logical addition and should come relatively cheap. Is he still available? Duncan had him pitching great at the end of 2006 and in the post season. Your thoughts.....

Jeff Gordon: The thing with Weaver, though, is that it took a LONG time to get him on track last time. Again, the progress (or lack thereof) of Reyes, Wellemeyer and Thompson this spring will dictate what happens.

drelboc: Hey Gordo;

From this fans standpoint, the 2008 Cardinal Baseball season will be interesting to watch due to the youth movment and the injured starting pitchers we hope to have back in productive form. But if the opinions ring true from the so called "expert" prognostigators and this 08 team begins to pile up the losses early and can't compete with in its division, do you think the teams psychy will be deminished to where it effects their fundamental play and overall hustle on the field? That would be TLR'S and the fans worst nightmare.

Thank you once again for your valuable time with us fans Jeff!

Jeff Gordon: If injuries mount and the team goes south, TLR would use the year to play as many kids as possible and get a head start on 2009. I don't believe he would allow dispirited veterans to drag the team down.