Gabriel to Snow: What is the thinking at WR? We cut Ike, then don't pursue any replacement. Unless you count Reche Caldwell. Giving a healthy Bennett a shot is fine, but they must be planning on a WR in the draft to challenge for the #3, right?
I am not thrilled about Linehan moving camp. Seems like he had enough problems keeping veterens happy & earning respect. And the new offense, coaches & personnel seems like enough of a challenge without the hassles of moving camp to an unfamiliar site. How do you feel about it Gordo?

Jeff Gordon: Yeah, the whole team-building aspect of moving camp assumes that the team has the leadership to pull that off. That remains to be seen from this reconfigured staff. At WR, expect the Rams to seek a real alternative in the draft.

Patrick Peotto: Dear Jeff:
Do you think that the Dolphins may draft Vernon Gholston to be their version of Demarcus Ware? If not, should the Rams grab him at number 2? Also, would we be wise to take LB Dan Conner or Curtis Lofton in round 2 to allow Witherspoon to move to the WLB spot? If not, could Limas Sweed possibly drop to us in the 2nd round due to his injury? If we took a lineman in the first or second round, would we be able to trade Barron for a pick or help on the corner?
Patrick from Montreal

Jeff Gordon: Trading Barron is a dicey concept, given Pace's injury history and advancing age. If the Rams take an OT first or second, that guy could move in as OP moves out in 2009. Or, if Barron flops again next year, the club could just let him walk and spend on a free agent instead.

Vernon is one big possibility, as Jim Thomas noted. Long, Long. Gholston and Dorsey are the priority guys

J.T.: Jeff,

Have you noticed every year during the 2nd round of the ncaa tournament, Duke always gets the first game on saturday, which is always the only game going? How nice was it they got beat, when they should have gotten beat by cornell? If you don't think CBS have their favorites, you are fooling yourself...

Jeff Gordon: Duke is one of the great brand names of college basketball. The fact that so many Americans cheer against them is actually good for business.

Tiger J: What's up Jeff, Few things this morning. St. Louis we will be so happy to have money come time for June cuts. We will get what we need believe. Bill is cool, he'll get a good June cut. 2nd we all know TLR has that Jordan, Bird thing going, he's just listening to the critics say we can't contend "HAHA, all I say is don't count one of 2 teams with double digits WS championships. Last How long before the Blue Notes return to the playoffs. Talk with you next Monday.

Jeff Gordon: The Blues could make it back next season, with the proper adjustments. But the other also-rans will say the same thing, since the league is so close. The Blues are three games below .500 and within shouting distance of last place overall.

I do believe the Cards will be in great shape come June. But if they aren't in the hunt, look for them to load up for '09 and beyond. If they are close, they will have a lot of trade chips and a bit of payroll room as well.

Danny E.: Gordo,
What's with all the pitching injuries the past few years. I know Duncan is considered an icon but are the Cards doing something wrong in regards to training? Did anyone even check out Clements before signing him?

Jeff Gordon: Yes, they checked out Matt. But he was coming back from major shoulder surgery, so there can always be setbacks. That is why he got the deal he got -- very little guaranteed money ($1.5 million) and the rest in bonuses.

The Cards haven't had an unusual number of pitching injuries. Stuff happens. Chris Capuano just went down for the year and beyond. Smoltz is starting out on the DL. Colon is struggling with his shoulder. The list goes on and on and on.