DBQIA: The recent article on centers said nothing about Dustin Fry. How is he doing? Does he have a chance to make the team?

Jeff Gordon: He is on the outside looking in, given the depth the team has up front. If both offensive line draft picks make the team -- and I would bet on that right now -- then those kids and the remaining veterans would beat out Fry. The Rams have a lot of versatile lineman in camp. Fry would have to project similar versatility to win a spot.

Dustin is still trying to work his way back from a tough '07 training camp. Right now he is just a depth guy.

Dave Cobler: Hey Gordo;
I watched the endings of the Cubs last two games against Pittsburgh this past weekend as the Pirates came from behind late in two games to take the games into extra innings and went on to win both. The division is competing.
As a Cards fan my hopes for THIS SEASON are just now beginning to get to a boiling degree. If the Cards and the rest of the NL CENTRAL can keep the heat on the Cubs do you see another Cubby choke melting in the fire? If so, who do you think might be the team that will burn their hopes again this year by winning the division? Houston looks pretty darn good so far. What does your savvy baseball instinct's tell you at the 1/3 portion of the season Gordo?

THANK YOU Jeff!

Jeff Gordon: The Brewers, my team of choice the last two seasons, appear to be doomed because of pitching injuries. So that leaves the Cubs, Astros and Cards. I still think the Cubs will win the division and I still believe the Cards can hang. Houston is fascinating, because the 'Stros have made a change with Oswalt pitching poorly. If Roy gets it going, that could allow the Astros to make a run.

The X-factor for the Cards is their inability (or inability, given all the rehab setbacks) to assemble a pitching surplus to trade from this summer. If this team has some nice trade chips at the deadline, then the stretch run could really get interesting.

SteveW: If his name wasn't Duncan, he wouldn't be out there. "I went back when I should have come in". Well, DUH!

Jeff Gordon: His power potential is getting him playing time in LF, not his name. This team needs more big bats, not fewer big bats. That set, if Ankiel and Ludwick keep doing what they have done all season, Chris could find playing time harder to come by.

Long term, Mather looks like the likely successor to Duncan, since this team will need a RH bat to balance all the lefties, including Rasmus.

Warren Arnold: What are the odds or circumstances that will bring Mather up to the big club before September?

Thanks Gordo

Jeff Gordon: He is the Next Guy Up. He had his bags packed earlier this season. If somebody gets hurt, he would be the replacement. Mather's strong play also gives Mozeliak more trade options as the summer heats up.

Ken: Gordo it is obvious a new football stadium must be built to keep the RAMS in town. The dome is already dated and it can not be renovated. If keeping the Rams in St.Louis means the new stadiume will be in Illinois, then I am all for it. If Misouri, city and county are unwilling to pay for it then let Illinois do it. Let's just hope they will.

Jeff Gordon: Illinois is not a ridiculous suggestion, if a massive amount of tailgating space could be cleared. Park that thing on the riverfront, educate fans on how to use all the relevant bridges . . . I could see it.

As for The Ed, it could be improved significantly. Better sound, better video boards, some natural light -- it can certainly be upgraded to buy another seven, eight years.

Beyond that, the new stadium becomes a big issue. The next owner will certainly demand one.