Max: Hey Gordo,
The names Matt Holliday and Mark DeRosa are constantly mentioned as possible help for the Cardinal offense. I saw a list of 2010 free agents and one name really popped out....Vlad Guerrero. Yes, I know he is not the Vlad of 5 years ago and is 34 years old, but Vlad at 75% of what he used to be is still better than most players. He can still hit and a move to LF might make for less wear and tear on his legs. Plus, he could hit behind Pujols as the RH bat they miss now. Let's just pretend he proves he can stay healthy and productive the rest of the year and that the Angels want to get younger and don't resign him....would signing Vlad to a 2 or 3 year deal be something you would be in favor of?
Thanks,
Max

Jeff Gordon: At this point, I'm not sure he could play LF. He got old in a hurry and the Angels seem eager to move on.

But man, that guy could rake. The Vlad we knew would add a huge presence.

C: I hate to be a downer after such great hitting, but Wainwright's consistently has had to work himself out of jams all year. And, while I'm thrilled he's such a warrior and is able to work out of them, his struggling this year has me worried. Any word on the source of his troubles? Are my concerns unfounded?

Jeff Gordon: It looked like he was right back on track, humping up that fastball and pitching more assertively. So maybe this was just a one-game relapse.

It IS amazing, though, how he can muddle through with lesser stuff. Reminds you of Matt Morris.

Mike: Who do you think is in the NL right now that could give Rasmus competition for Rookie of the Year?

Jeff Gordon: He figures to play a lot down the stretch, since other OFs could move in a deal. If he plays, he'll produce -- so he has a clear shot at it.

Derek in San Francisco: Jeff,
Let's say Both Ankiel and Duncan start to hit and increase their trade values equally up to the trade deadline. Which one do you trade, for whom, and why?

BTW, that Pujols guy ain't too shabby.

Jeff Gordon: Ankiel has an expiring contract and Duncan can't play the OF well, so it's a coin flip. Ankiel offers more than Duncan, but I can't see contract talks going well.

Stlouinchi: Before this MLB baseball season started we heard about the economic downturn possibly hurting club revenues. Outside of the Yankees struggling to sell their outrageously priced club seats at $2,500 per game ($200,000 per year!), I have heard no other stories of lost revenue. The Cardinals still seem to be drawing huge crowds. Broadcast revenues are pretty much determined in advance. Now that we are in the "power months" of June-August what's your take?

Jeff Gordon: Revenues are down in STL and everywhere else, for that matter. The TV money is set, but sponsor dollars and premium stuff takes a hit.