Tim: Do you think the Cards will sign both Sano and Miller? I mean for a team thats focused on building from within and putting their money in the farm it should be no problem right? These kids are studs and may cost a little bit but it doesnt matter the Cardinal FO will stick with their plan and do whatever it takes to get them signed right.

Jeff Gordon: The Cards better sign them. This franchise can't commit to player development, then fail to get prospects under contract.

Tim: Is Heatley to the Blues a legit possibility or a pipe dream?

Is Bouwmeester a possibility for a FA pickup?

Jeff Gordon: JayBo is far more likely to end up in Western Canada. Investing enormous money in a defenseman when there are already so many dollars spent at that position will be tough. Now, if McKee's money magically went away and the team also moved Colaiacovo . . .

The Blues seemed committed to spending what they have on a goaltneder and an offensive defenseman. I don't see Heatley as a logical target at all.

Tim: Ok, your best guess right now what would the package for DeRosa look like?

Jeff Gordon: If I'm the Indians, I'd ask for Chris Perez, Clayton Mortensen and Francisco Samuel. That would give them immediate help, a potential starter and a hard-throwing relief prospect.

They traded three pitchers to get him, so I'd expect them to want pitching in return for him now.

bohinky: Dear Gordo,

In Sunday's KC Star, Sam Mellinger wrote:


There are people who will tell you there isn’t much difference between the Royals’ lineup and the Cardinals’ lineup, except for Albert Pujols. That may be true.

What do you think?

Jeff Gordon: That was interesting. A lot of scouts might agree.

The Royals have some quality young players, but they don't know how to play yet. This was supposed to be a breakout year for them, but their raw skill hasn't translated to winning baseball. That is a good example of what happens when you don't have a core group of vets to lead the kids.

The Cards have suffered some similar growing pains this year, but better high-end starting pitcher and a deeper bullpen have served them well.

Also, there's Albert.

Davey: Hey Gordo. Am I the only one who doesn't want to see Matt Holliday wearing a Cardinals uniform this season? I mean, when healthy, Ludwick does the exact same thing Holliday does at a substantially lower cost, and Holliday has been on the decline the past couple seasons. I know, one has an MVP, the other obviously does not, but I'm sure the A's will have no trouble asking the world for someone who can walk after this year based solely on past success. I want to see somebody brought in...just not Holliday. Your thoughts? Is he worth it?

Jeff Gordon: Matt hasn't exactly posted ManRam numbers in Oakland. He is a nice ballplayer, but Rasmus has very similar numbers on a per-AB basis.