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Bring your questions about the Cardinals, Rams, Blues and Mizzou, and talk to STLtoday.com sports columnist Jeff Gordon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

what do you think of the Milwaukee Brewers chances this year? will they be able to contend with the pitching they have and the bats they have minus Princess?

by wainRIGHT 3/26/2012 4:39:46 PM
The pitching ought to be OK. But with AramRam and Gamel filling big roles, I'm not sure their offense can duplicate last season's showing.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:40:57 PM
2. Admitting they were surprised an oppponent threw against a weak secondary

by ihtnep 3/26/2012 4:41:00 PM
RT @ReidLaymance: Frank Martin must have heard those #mizzou SEC chants ... Reports say he's close to landing South Carolina job.

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 4:41:40 PM
RT @andystrickland: Ottawa goaltender Ben Bishop sidelined at least a week with groin injury #Sens www.truehockey.com

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 4:41:55 PM
3. Being proud of a 2-14 team

by ihtnep 3/26/2012 4:42:55 PM
When the NHL playoffs start here shortly, who should I be routing for in the Nashville vs Detroit series, based on a Blues potential matchup in the second or third round? thanks

by KC 3/26/2012 4:43:32 PM
Excellent question. The Red Wings have all that talent and experience and the Predators have the dominant goaltender and the excellent defensive corps. Right now Nashville is playing very, very well. But . . . until they prove otherwise, the Red Wings are still the Red Wings. Therefore Blues fans might want to keep rooting against them.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:45:16 PM
Frank Martin thinks college players should be compensated more, what are your thoughts on amateur compensation?

by wainRIGHT 3/26/2012 4:45:18 PM
NCAA basketball is a billion-dollar industry. At the very least players deserve their share of the merchandising revenue. This is America.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:46:16 PM
Any insight on the final game against the Blackhawks this season, how the season series will turn out?

by oshiieeeee74 3/26/2012 4:46:37 PM
Corey Crawford had another hiccup in goal. The lack of steady goaltending, along with Jonathan Toews' concussion, greatly diminished that team.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:47:34 PM
Have you heard anything about Toews coming back and are they a threat in the post season?

by wainRIGHT 3/26/2012 4:48:44 PM
Toews seems to be on track to help the Hawks in the playoffs. www.chicagotribune.com

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:50:22 PM
But, again, uneven goaltending can knock a team out of the playoffs in a hurry. That is why the Blues are fortunate to have a quality Plan B if Halak gets hurt or blown up.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:51:06 PM
My money is on Blues/dallas in the 1st round. Is it too early to start praying that we dont see Jonathan Quick in the 1st round?

by Art Lippo 3/26/2012 4:51:10 PM
Johnny Quick is playing well at the right time. Finally that team is rolling more than one effective offensive line. That team might be waking up at the right time -- or the wrong time for its first-round opponent.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:52:12 PM
All of the concussions around the NHL are terrible for the sport and its players. Something has to be done to limit this. Is there anything they can do (better helmets, longer suspensions for dirty hits, etc) to minimize this?

by KC 3/26/2012 4:52:26 PM
The league is trying a lot of stuff. Helmet technology is one development. The league addressed the problem of some rink glass not having enough give. Through longer suspensions and bigger fines, the league is legislating against head shots. But players are getting bigger, faster and stronger so the collisions will keep doing more damage.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:54:17 PM
Gordo, with the Blues sale being on the horizon - do you see ownership increasing the payroll? Can't imagine the potential run this franchise could go on with the combo of increased payroll and young talent coming up.

by wiz2789 3/26/2012 4:54:21 PM
If the team finally gets new ownership, retaining key players will become easier. But I don't see this team spending to the NHL salary cap again unless another billionaire comes out of nowhere to underwrite eight-digit annual losses.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 4:55:40 PM
RT @gregaiello: For 1st time a group of fans (20 representing different teams) have been invited to speak @ league meeting. ...

by Jim Thomas via twitter 3/26/2012 4:56:35 PM
RT @Rachel__Nichols: Here's a wow for you - @morteport reporting Sean Payton has approached Bill Parcells about coaching the Saints this ...

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 4:57:25 PM
Who do you should be the no.1 goalie for the playoff run? With Elliot having such an amazing season and not giving up soft goals; wouldn't he seem to be the better option? his puck handling is superior as well.

by wainRIGHT 3/26/2012 5:00:17 PM
Halak played remarkably well down the stretch. That showing, combined with his previous experience, makes him an easy choice to start. But if he falters, Hitchcock also has great confidence in Elliott for obvious reasons. Nice situation.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:01:41 PM
Hey Gordo, I know it's "only" Spring Training, but the Cards have put together a seven-game streak, and the starting pitching looks great! Too soon to get excited, or do you think the pitching carries over?

by RevRun 3/26/2012 5:01:42 PM
I'm sure Matheny likes how Westbrook responded to his so-so season and how Lohse looks another year removed from arm surgery. Those are big spring developments for a team needing to replace Carpenter for months. Craig's quick comeback, Wainwright's full recovery and the bullpen showing are other pluses.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:03:03 PM
When is the realistic timetable to see "minor league guy" in the majors? Are you thinking 2014 or will he have a chance as a september call up 2013?

by John 3/26/2012 5:04:09 PM
That was the O Train, Oscar Tavares, pinch running on TV. And he could get a look as early as late 2013, given his unlimited hitting potential.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:05:04 PM
what do you think the lines should be and also will sit when playoffs come? if everybody is healthy

by reed0103 3/26/2012 5:05:10 PM
We hit that question earlier, when I overlooked Steen when drawing up possible lines. I could see Schwartz sitting out games, in addition to grinders like Porter, Crombeen and Reaves.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:06:12 PM
RT @SBJLizMullen: Source: NFL cross-ownership rules and Rams owner/ Dodgers bidder Stan Kroenke is a topic of conversation at NFL owners ...

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 5:06:53 PM
RT @ReidLaymance: Chris Carpenter on his nerve problems: 'It's not working the way it should' bit.ly

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 5:07:48 PM
will the rams sign blackman and trade for a wr?

by reed0103 3/26/2012 5:08:28 PM
If Justin Blackmon slides to the No. 6 slot in the draft, the Rams may very well draft him. And, sure, the Rams could always trade for a WR if another team develops a surplus. That is where having extra draft picks helps this team rebuild.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:09:54 PM
Which of the remaining three teams in the final four has what it takes to beat Kentucky? Barring foul trouble, I see Kentucky winning relatively easy.

by KC 3/26/2012 5:11:32 PM
Assuming that Kentucky plays hard, avoids a catastrophic injury and ruinous foul trouble, it should live up to the hype and win it all. But in a world which allows a Lehigh to beat Duke and Norfolk State to tilt Mizzou, nothing is "relatively easy."

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:13:07 PM
why do we stink so much on shoot outs. thank goodness there is none in playoffs. or the blues would not fair well. we have so much talent that they should be amazing at it.

by reed0103 3/26/2012 5:14:40 PM
When McDonald is healthy, the Blues are more adept at shootouts. Overall, though, this team is better equipped to play a strong team game than to prevail in a skills competition.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:15:47 PM
RT @SBJLizMullen: Hearing still not clear whether Rams owner Kroenke would be in violation of NFL's cross-ownership rule if he buys L.A. ...

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 3/26/2012 5:17:31 PM
agreed. line 1 backes oshie perron line 2 andy mac steen and bergs. those 2 lines i would put up against any top 2 lines thoughts.

by reed0103 3/26/2012 5:17:46 PM
Other teams may assemble superior No. 1 and No. 2 lines, but a healthy Blues team could end up with guys like Sobotka and Langenbrunner on a fourth line -- which would really be a second checking line. That sort of depth would give Hitchcock the ability to spread scoring while sustaining checking pressure.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:23:10 PM
Who will stay healthy for a longer stretch of games... Colaiacovo or David Freese. Both Fragile.

by Art Lippo 3/26/2012 5:23:39 PM
Carlo has suffered a high number of injuries in his time here. That will ultimately cost him some dollars on his next contract, unfortunately.

by Jeff Gordon 3/26/2012 5:24:55 PM
Gordo, do you think Tiger had any extra motivation this past week to win at Bay Hill with Hank Haney's book due to come out?

by Ghosty 3/26/2012 5:26:53 PM