Rob: Jeff, I have to say that i am extremely disappointed in the Rams front office. To let Bruce go over a couple million is just ridiculous and then for him to go to the 49ers is just unacceptable. I know that the Rams want to get younger but Bruce was still very productive as a wide out and it sure would have been special to see him retire as a Ram and having only played for the Rams in both LA and STL. I am utterly disgusted with the Front Office yet again and will not renew my Sunday NFL ticket due to their complete lack of regard for the fans of STL. Bruce to many of us was the original Ram here in STL as he was there the last year in LA and first in STL and to see them treat him and the fans this way is beyond comprehension. How special it could have been.

Jeff Gordon: I was surprised -- and disappointed -- that the team didn't keep Bruce. I figured Al Saunders would make it happen. His arrival changed the whole outlook for the offense. The money offered, $3 million to stay in 2008, wasn't bad. I suppose pride got involved. Now it gets interesting with Ike and Mad Mike working in Frisco.

Rock: Gordo,
Just a few quick hits.
Bruce:
it seems once again the FO of the Rams has no clue and no idea what the fans in STL want. How completely special would it have been to see the reverend play his entire career with the LA/STL Rams, but of course just another example of the FO snatching one of the fans few pleasures that are left away from them yet again. Horrendous.

Spiezio: what choice did the Cards really have? none.

it is still way to early but wouldn't it be awfully cool if Juan can come back and be even 3/4 of what he once was, but if he does where does that leave the young outfield? someone would not be able to play. Can you see Juan possible filling the role that Reggie Sanders did a few years ago?

Jeff Gordon: Juan Gone could be quite a story, eh? The Cards will have to push him really hard as spring training winds down to make sure he is legit. If he did stick as as platoon corner outfielder, this would not be good news for somebody -- Ludwick, Barton and/or Schumaker.

Sarge: Jeff,
I cannot figure out why the Blues cannot score, obviously neither can our coach or anyone else. Is it his system? I really don't remember how much the Kings scored when he was the coach but surely it had to be more than this.
The Blues youth movement seemed to be going along well earlier but not so much now. what is Walt's contract status for next year? can the Blues sign someone who can score like Hossa this off season?

Jeff Gordon: The Blues will certainly have to look at the free-agent marketplace this summer. Adding Oshie and Berglund to the organization would next next year. So would the maturation of Perron. But this team could use another prime-age playmaker for sure.

Vernon: Just why wouldn't the Rams be interested in Justin Smith ?

Jeff Gordon: Interested is one thing. Willing to pay what the 49ers did -- that is another altogether. Smith got $20 million in guaranteed money after a two-sack season. There are other DE options in free agency and, of course, the top of the draft.

drelboc: Hey Gordo;
I am becoming more and more intrigued with Skip Schumaker as an every day starting OF and lead off hitter for the Cards. It seems he gets on base on a regular basis. Yet if Colby Rasmus continues to have the spring he has started out with, there may be no stopping him. And what about Juan Gonzales? His spring start leads one to think he could be that BIG RH bat that is so badly needed to protect the middle of the order. Jeff, It seems to me TLR may have a real "good" problem to sort out. Are you as optimistic or do you think I have been overcome by the "Spring Fever" otherwise known as "Cardinal Red"?

THANKS for your thoughts Jeff!!

Jeff Gordon: Barton can hit, too, although not for power. So this IS an interesting situation. Schumaker deserves to be in the bigs, but he is a less glamorous version of Rasmus. Juan Gone could be a unique addition, if, against all odds. he holds up. If he could just start against lefties, pinch hit and otherwise fill in, he could really help.