Tank: Hey Gordo, I was reading an article on hockeybuzz.com the other day that said the Blues were one of four teams looking at Jason Spezza. The same article also said that the Blues were looking to make a big move that night. Was this referring to Spezza or possibly someone else? If the Spezza rumor is true and the Blues are looking at him, who would we give up for him?

Jeff Gordon: JD keeps blowing off that talk, insisting he will stay with his kids. That makes sense . . . unless he can move McKee's money. And if he could, why trade Perron? Any other team would want him.

Kyle: Jeff-

Thanks again for taking my question(s)...

Just wanted to get your thoughts (Gordo predictions) on a few questions about the Blues now and after July 1. Can Pietrangelo make it out camp with an initial roster spot? Does management feel they can go with what they have or do they need to find an established center in the market? Will they get one? Who stays and who goes before free agency? Are they deep enough in goal now? What's the status of the several Blues players not playing with an NA affiliate (whos' rights are owned by the club) about coming to camp this year? Shishkanov etc. Who do they see taking another shot at making the team-either here or Peoria?

Thanks.

Jeff Gordon: Right now, Berglund is the the No. 2 center. If he holds up, keeping Tkachuk and Oshie on the wing, that is pretty good. With McDonald in the last year of his deal, he is on the bubble. He has the skill to be a No. 1 center, but he needs to get it back. Could the team use one more skilled center? Sure, because Eller oould be a winger as well. Charles Linglet might get a look as a fill-in winger here, but there wasn't a lot of NHL-type forward talent at Peoria last year.

Ken Wilson: Gordo,

While the Cards have been a pleasant surprise does anyone see them making a serious run at the World Series? That said, with trade rumors starting to appear, is there any situation available that would cause Mo to trade Rasmus or Garcia this season?

Jeff Gordon: That would be nuts. By 2009, the Cards will have a ton of young talent on the roster and the payroll space to add proven offense. This could be a juggernaut in a year, if the team avoids trading another Danny Haren. Any move the team does make should land a player capable of joining the nucleus for a LONG time.

Tom: Jeff
I am reading the Rams have interest in former Raider OL Barry Sims...have you heard anything ?

Ram fan in Seattle....

Jeff Gordon: They had him in for a visit and they want one more veteran for camp, but that might be overkill. As it is, the team is trying to put six starters into five spots.

JC: Thanks for answering my prior question. I meant to ask who the are some of the pitchers that not many people have heard of could make a significant impact next year. I agree with you on the OF's that you named...obviously Rasmus will and I agree with Jay...this Robinson kid has shown some great potential as well. Seems we have way too many OF's (I say this loosely since it is a great to have this many very good players at any position) that are getting close and that will be one of our bright spots if we were wanting a few guys to use for trade bait.

Jeff Gordon: Motte throws the ball a million miles per hour, but he needs more polish to join this pen. Ottavino is getting beat up at Springfield, so he's a ways off. Walters is crafty, but it's hard to imagine a guy winning at this level without more velocity.