Fresno Ram Fan: Hey jeff,

I was just wondering how Torry's mindset is now that OTA's are completed. Is his knee healthy in your opinion? Wanted to know how do you think the Ram fans in STL will react when Bruce comes back to town? Believe me, when we go to SF, he wont be hearing Bruuuuuce but Boooooooooos. thnx for keeping us Ram fans in CA updated.

Jeff Gordon: Rams fans ought to applaud Bruce. After all, the Rams opted to terminate his deal and make him a free agent. How hard did the team really try to re-sign him? If fans want to boo, they should boo team management. As for Torry, we'll see. He needs to shake off the 3-13 finish like everyone else. He will have to "manage" his knee problems for the rest of his career. I believe he will enjoy playing in this offense for Saunders.

Dave Cobler: Hi Gordo;
Thank you for taking time for me on your show.
My question concerns the Colby Rasmus factor. Since Rasmus knows he is a shoe in, in the big clubs outfield in the very near future, it just seems to me the Cards should bring him up and let him play himself on or off the 25 man roster. Although always dangerous when they come up to the plate, Duncan and Ankiel are not lighting it up much. Rasmus time is getting closer, which means someone is going to have to go. How do you see the Rasmus factor developing in the over all scheme of things today? Who do you think is the odd man out?

Thanks again Jeff! Your faithfulness to us sports fans is very much appreciated. You do a great job!

Jeff Gordon: There is no rush with Colby. He will make the big leagues. The organization has the luxury of letting him gain the normal amount of experience before bringing him up. When he is hitting like Jay Bruce, the team will play him here. When that happens, the team will have to make choices. Obviously Duncan faces an uncertain future because of all the lefties. Ludwick and Ankiel look like fixtures, because of their power/defense combo, and Schumaker is very handy. After that, Mather's versatility makes him ore attractive than Barton.

But that pecking order can change, according to accomplishment. And there is no telling what sort of trade opportunities will emerge.

Jayman: Hey Jeff..with Chris Carpenter maybe having another shoulder surgery is it time or possible that he may look to retire instead of having shoulder surgery???

Jeff Gordon: His problem is with his elbow -- and it is not a major problem. In fact, it is fairly common with ligament replacement cases. While his return this year is in doubt, his long-term prognosis remains solid.

Warren Arnold: Hi Gordo,

What is the most likely to happen:

1) The Cards trade for Sabathia
2) The Cubs trade for Sabathia
3) The Cards trade for someone of impact
4) The Cards stand pat

As much as I would like to see the Cards get an instant impact arm, I think Sabathia would empty our farm system.

Jeff Gordon: With the Cards stacking up pitching depth, I don't see Mozeliak trading for a hurler who will command Carpenter-like money or more. They are realistically looking at regaining Wainwright and adding Mulder in the weeks ahead.

Could the Cubs make a move of C.C.? Sure. That organization sees a great chance to win it all. The franchise ownership is in flux, so that could be the only holdup there.

G Money: The Blues should take the best player available. If that is a defensemen so what. Our defense is not that great. Any word on where they are leaning?

Jeff Gordon: It appears the team is leaning toward taking the best of the top defensemen left. Not the route I'd go, but that is where the quality in this draft is.