Mike from NJ: Hey Jeff. Thanks for taking the time to answer this. I was just wondering. If Lions cannot come to terms with the #1 pick before the draft (as they have stated they wanted to do). There is talk that they then might let the clock run out & scarifice the 1st pick to save $$. If that happens who do you see the Rams taking?

Thanks

Jeff Gordon: If the Lions pass, it'll be with the quarterback, Stafford. So the Rams will take the guy they planning on taking.

therealdealankiel: Gordo,

If we have 4 productive OF's come the trade deadline, is it more likely (assuming we are in contention) to move one of them for an arm/prospects, or to play the season out and lose Ankiel?

Jeff Gordon: I wouldn't expect the team to make a trade just to get something. If the guy can help the team win -- and there are no compelling trade offers -- then the Cards are better off keeping him, using him and then replacing him for the next year.

randy prater: hey Gordo,

I've been wondering how Ludwick has been taking to sitting as part of an outfield 'rotation', since the man is coming off an all-star and silver slugger season. I'm not critisizing TLR's thinking in this, but it would take some stones to start an outfield of guys, all who have proven less than Luddy, while he sits. Especially since he is off to a much better start than the other 3. Does this become a problem between player and manager?

Thanks

Jeff Gordon: I would think Ludwick would get understandably frustrated if he sits a lot.

Chris: Do you see the Blues brining back Tkachuk next year? I think he's a vital part of this team. Who on the roster now, won't be back, either via trade or free agency? We all know Hinote, but what about Winchester, Crombeen, Steen, etc... We've got new players trying to move up, but not enough roster space..

Jeff Gordon: Hinote would be tough to bring back, given all the depth up front. McKee will be more marketable in the last year of his contract. I'd bring Walt back. I'd bring Winchester back, too. Then the team would be set.

Scott: Jeff,

What jobs do you see Coach Anderson getting offers for down the line? While I'm elated that Coach stayed this time, I'm thinking the market rate for coaches has passed Mizzou by. We're lucky he wasn't insulted by $1.35 million when Georgia and Memphis would have given him at least $2 million.

Jim Calhoun surely would have been insulted...

Jeff Gordon: Calhoun would have been insulted, for sure. Anderson will get calls from SEC schools if he keeps winning, given his recruiting base.