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Jim Thomas Live

Rams writer Jim Thomas goes one-on-one with readers at 1 p.m. Tuesday in a live chat.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 01:00 PM CST

comments & answers

Mike Wild: Jim,

Will the Rams put together a package for fans to go to London? Also, will we only pay for 7 regular season games next year (season tix)? Miss. Your reports on 101 but caught you tonight on KMOX . Huge loss for 101!

Go Rams!
Jim Thomas: I believe it's a yes on the package to London But no details yet.
I think the Rams are overhauling their pricing. But I've been told that no matter how it ends up, season ticket holders will pay no more than 90 percent of a 10-game schedule. (Which includes the two preseason games.)
mategan: Hey Jim,
Lets assume the Rams reach an agreement with the CVC and resolve this lease issue. When could we expect these improvements to take place? Would they start working on it this offseason? And when could we expect a completed renovation? Any ideas.
Jim Thomas: I think the expectations are that the lease negotiations will drag out most of this calendar year. So I think the earliest anything can be done is prior to the 2013 season.
Dave: Hey Jim, quick question about the CVC and the Rams playing in London. Is there any information available on the specifics of the negotiation? Did the CVC get something in return for allowing the games? From a business perspective, those games (over 3 years) are decent leverage with respect to the Dome lease. Any indication if the outcome of the negotiations have any direct impact on the lease? Thanks!
Jim Thomas: I have heard no details on this.
Jim S: Jim, thanks for the chats. In addition to the Rams, several other teams are in need of new GM's. But, of the names that the Rams have interviewed, only a few seem to be candidates for the other teams also (such as Grigson). Why is this? If, indeed, the Rams are seeking the best and the brightest (as all teams supposedly are) for the GM position, shouldn't there be more candidates of multiple teams? Keim, Paton, Dawson, etc aren't/weren't being pursued by other teams. Are we looking at low-hanging friut here, or what? After the BD years, it's more important to hit a home run with this GM pick than it would be to pick the right guy with our top draft pick.
Jim Thomas: Actually, no other teams are looking for a GM at this point. And I think only three other teams total were looking for a GM: Indy (which took Grigson), Chicago, and Oakland. Indy and Oakland chose their candidates very quickly.
Jimmy: Hi Jim,

As for the GM position, Lake Dawson would be a great choice as he worked with Fisher but is he a viable candidate? Tom Gamble looks like a good one too. But sorry I am not impressed with the rest of the list of the candidates. What do you think and do you know who the front runner is for the GM position?

Thanks Jim
Jim Thomas: Dawson is inexperienced, particularly in the area of college scouting. Gamble has a very good resume. Keim has a very good reputationn in college scouting, and the Cardinals have hit on a lot of picks during his tenure.