Tim: I know you have been asked this question alot but what do you think the middle infield will look like next year? I would love to see Furcal, Lopez its definitly doable salary wise I think and a big upgrade for our offense

Jeff Gordon: Under the right circumstances, that would be a terrific offensive combination. It will be interesting to see how the market defines their value. I look for Furcal to get big offers from non-contenders, but I still see him staying with the Dodgers unless ManRam comes to his senses and takes the big LA offer.

Tim: Heres a couple scenarios on QB for next year what do you think would be the most likley for the Rams? Feel free to add on another scenario if you dont agree I think any idea would be a good one at this point

1 Sign Cassel (Hes having a good season looks like hes going to be a great starter)

2 Trade for Derek Anderson( he actually was having a Decent season this year hes worth a shot)

3 Draft Chase Daniel( let him develop work under the Center for a year or 2
hes got a cannon, great accuracy, great leader, Physical and tough, great competitor, not afraid to leave the pocket hes every thing this lousy team needs

Jeff Gordon: Daniel figures to be a back-up QB in the NFL, a change-of-pace guy. He looks like a second-day draft pick. Great leader, tough kid but he is limited as a passer. Anderson would be easy enough to get as a competitor for Bulger, assuming Marc is still here.

Cassel will command amazing money from his next team. I don't see this team winning that auction.

Stephen: Hey Gordo, I am a devote Blues fan and will be one no matter what the circumstances, and as I was taking a break from the 10 page paper I'm writing for Political Science I was taking a look at the Blues stats as they compare with the rest of the league and noticed that even though were only have a .500 record we have the second best powerplay and third best penelty kill. How do you think a team could be so medicore with such strong special teams? Also, which team in your opinon is more injury prone Rams (Pace, Jackson, and Hill) or the Blues (Johnson, Oshie, and every Goaltender) and as we know those or just a few examples.

Jeff Gordon: As La Russa would say, the Rams and Blues are tied for first on injuries. But so far the Blues are handling their issues better than the Rams have.

The Blues were getting killed at even strength until the last few games. Brad Boyes' plus-minus numbers saw it all.

Tim: How interested are the Cards in Biemel and Ohman? Who would you rather have?

Jeff Gordon: I'd prefer Ohman, but it appears Atlanta will pay what it takes to keep him.

Tackleberry: Is it fair to say that this is the most crucial off-season during the Rams tenure in St. Louis? The organization needs to have a near flawless off-season, drafting and signing the right players, deciding on a coach who is a good fit to lead this team, and installing the proper people in the front office to oversee all of this. This off-season will require some tough decisions and will need some TOUGH people to make them.

At this point, the damage is so extensive and nobody can identify the ultimate cause. It is time to take this house down to only it's studs (literally) and build from there. As a fan, I am happy to be patient as long as I see progress.

Jeff Gordon: The biggest offseason issue is ownership. If somebody with strong local ties makes a competitive bid for the franchise, that would be really good news. If the right guy (or group) doesn't step up, this franchise will continue operating in limbo. And you see how that has gone so far.