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Gordo Live
Join columnist Jeff Gordon for a live chat from 1-2 p.m. Monday about the Cards, Rams, Blues, Mizzou, SLU or whatever sport or team is on your mind.
Monday, March 31, 2008 01:00 PM CDT
Tim: It looks alot like Mario Manningham is going to slip past the first round. Do you think the Rams would snatch him right up givin our need for an impact reciever?
Jeff Gordon: That is one of the scenarios -- which is why that second rounder has such value. Some fans wanted the Rams to trade that pick for a cornerback, but it could yield a top WR or OT prospect.
Tim: Besides Rasmus what prospects do you see possiblly one day being everyday players for the Cards?
Jeff Gordon: Joe Mather and Brendan Ryan have a chance. Bryan Anderson is blocked by Molina, but he ought to be an asset too. Hoffpauir and Martinez could fight for the 2B job soon enough, too.
COGzilla: Thanks again for the chat, Jeff.
I'll keep it simple. Detailed updates on the health of Carriker and Incognito? Two essential components of this team.
Jeff Gordon: Incognito is on target, which is why Setterstrom (himself recovered from surgery) is working out at guard. The Rams expect Carriker to be fine as well. Neither player's condition will impact the draft.
Rich: Under Linehan the Rams have been more than willing to trade disgruntled players (Manumaleuna) and under-achievers/head-cases (Hargrove) either on or right before the draft.

Do you see the Rams continuing this trend? I think of a couple of likely candidates in Wroten and of course Byrd.

Thanks.
Jeff Gordon: Wroten is saying all the right things, but he needs to win back his coaches during the offseason. As for Byrd, I can't believe the Rams would take him to camp -- unless it was just to make an example of him before turning him loose.
G Money: Ready for 2008. Do the Cardinals have a left handed relief pitcher at the AAA or AA level who may be able to help this year?

Young pitcher to watch is McCormick. Missing a year to injury may actually help him going forward (pitched too much at Baylor). His control is key. Is there a player you are watching?
Jeff Gordon: McCormick is miles from the majors still, but his arm is lively. He is behind about 20 pitching prospects, though. One if lefty Jaime Garcia, who is more likely to start at this level. But there aren't many lefties down there.