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by Mike Smithon Oct 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

There was a lot of discussion last week about the Rams and Pats decision-making regarding when to travel to London. Several commentators, including Softli, suggested Belichick had erred greatly in waiting to Friday and that the team would be jet-lagged. They appeared to be ready to play......

by AP 10/29/2012 4:05:05 PM
Yeah, the Chick knows what he is doing. Bill put it on Fisher and seemed to relish it.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:05:36 PM
What exactly is wrong with Matt Holliday's back? Is the condition chronic?

by deejay 10/29/2012 4:09:03 PM
He had some muscle tightness/spasms. He also had a nagging hip strain late in the season. I don't believe is a serious and chronic problem.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:10:37 PM
You forgot the "Everything" option in the Rams poll.

by Mike 10/29/2012 4:10:40 PM
Why do you think 2nd base has been such a problem for the Cardinals? I like Descalso, but no one over there really overly impresses.

by Brad 10/29/2012 4:10:44 PM
Walt Jocketty never believed in investing giant dollars at that position. John Mozeliak followed suit. Also, the Cardinals haven't drafted as well at that position. Perhaps that will change as Kolten Wong, a No. 1 pick, arrives at some point next year.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:11:58 PM
Why does the name of Elvis Andrus keep coming up when fans start speculating about the Cards trading for a shortstop? What would make Texas want to trade him? And while I've got your attention: let's say Texas WAS interested in trading Andrus to the Cardinals. Please tell me that neither Rosenthal or Miller would be part of the package.

by ZachAttack 10/29/2012 4:12:11 PM
The Rangers have their next shortstop in waiting. Jurickson Profar is legit. Andrus is good, but Profar could be great. And, no, I don't see Miller or Rosenthal exiting in a shortstop deal.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:13:12 PM
After a strong start, Fisher's Rams begin to look like Spags' Rams which looked like Linahan's(SP) Rams which looked awful . . . How long would you guess before this team is a playoff contender?

by Red Bird 10/29/2012 4:13:18 PM
My over-under for 2012 victories was six. That looks like a good projection. By Year 2 the Rams could be .500 or better. By Year 3, they should contend for postseason play for real.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:14:11 PM
Why was Bob Carpenter dismissed as our announcer a few years ago? I thought he was excellent.

by deejay 10/29/2012 4:14:22 PM
I can only speculate as to what happened there. Bob is a good guy and he loved the Cardinals. He would have been a great fit to have some sort of role.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:15:29 PM
Jeff- i have been harping on this for 2 years . the rams lack a wr who can get open - my definition of a no.1. The patriots depleted secondary was able as almost every team was this year to stop rams wr when necessary.Givens can occasionally get open deep but there is not that guy to go to in the end zone or for the big first down and there hasn't been since holt left. You can win with mediocre safeties-see pats this week - and the rams do need to upgrade their but our focus in tyher offseason must be on aplaymakin wr we cant afford to wait to see if quick is not the bust he appears to be.The rams failed to go after rice ,vjacksno ,b marshall all of who were available and would be that player.It appears jennings and wallace are going to be available -go get one of them

by bobo 10/29/2012 4:15:53 PM
Givens IS a home-run threat. Five straight games with a 50-yard catch is notable. There is room to growth there. Amendola returns for the next game and he has no trouble getting open. Retaining him has to be a big priority. Beyond that, the rest of this season is big for Quick. He has shown some flashes, like with his 39-yard catch yesterday. But he has to show much more.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:17:57 PM
What does the future hold for the Rams at the safety positions? What we saw yesterday was just flat out awful.

by Tackleberry 10/29/2012 4:18:18 PM
Rams need new two starting safeties, period.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:18:33 PM
Do you think Skip will be back next year?

by atlcardfan 10/29/2012 4:18:35 PM
Perhaps, but he wouldn't get many ABs.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:18:57 PM
Do you feel that Kolten Wong is being "over-billed" at this point? If you were a new Cards' fan, you'd think he was going to be Bryce Harper Part II. Does he really project as much more than a cheap alternative to end the revolving door at 2nd base?

by Tackleberry 10/29/2012 4:19:07 PM
He is not Bryce Harper. He could be a nice offensive/defensive second baseman, somebody with gap power and a little speed. Long-term, he should offense way more offense than Descalso provided this season.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:20:16 PM
Why is everyone so enamored with wong-he hit 287 at AA in the minors no power average speed,average defense -if the cards could upgrade there they should

by bobo 10/29/2012 4:21:24 PM
Wong has a fluid playing style, at the plate and in the field. His on-base percentage of .348 and his.405 slugging percentage suggests there is some hope. But the Cardinals do want more offense there, which is why Matt Carpenter could win the job in the spring while Wong starts at the Triple-A level.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:24:16 PM
Why not offer Berkman an incentive-laden contract to be a bat off the bench and a spot starter at 1st base?

by Tackleberry 10/29/2012 4:24:21 PM
There aren't many at bats there and he knows it. If he wants to play next season, I assume he wants to play. As for the Cardinals, Carpenter, Matt Adams and Oscar Taveras will all push for ABs next season. No place for the Puma.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:25:31 PM
If the Packers truly covet SJax, what is a fair market return should he be traded?

by Tackleberry 10/29/2012 4:25:34 PM
An older RB, potential walk year of his contract, halfway into the season . . . I'm guessing a fourth-round pick is realistic. For me, that is not enough to sacrifice a potential victory or two. I still believe the Rams have chance to win more games this year and Jackson could help that cause.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:27:01 PM
Pressing question of the day. A pitched ball in the dirt is always thrown out. Why not a batted ball that hits the infield dirt?

by deejay 10/29/2012 4:27:07 PM
No idea.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:27:13 PM
According to BR, Elvis Andrus is a 3 or 4 WAR player. He has a combination of speed defense and on base skills that make him one of the top 3 or 4 SS in baseball right now. And he's 23 years old. You don't get a layer like that without giving back something good. But also you have to make sure you can resign him.

by Red Bird 10/29/2012 4:27:24 PM
Andrus is an interesting guy. He will definitely make the big coin some day soon -- a lot of years and a lot of dollars. The Cardinals will have a lot of guys to pay over the long haul, so that will factors into all trade explorations.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:30:39 PM
Prediction for tigers bball this year?

by Jack 10/29/2012 4:30:43 PM
How about 30 victories, Elite Eight.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:30:56 PM
Sorry, I didn't finish the Skip question. If the Card's don't desire to bring Skip back, does he carry much trade value or does the league view him much the same as the Redbirds do?

by atlcardfan 10/29/2012 4:31:03 PM
No trade value to speak of. Nice role player, but the market has lots of them for purchase each winter.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:31:32 PM
Gordo one thing I have noticed, especially in the last 2 weeks is how wide open the other teams WRs, TEs and RBs are. There is plenty of blame to go around but our safties can't cover worth a darn. We need major upgrades there. Also seeing the other teams WRs run so open and so free makes me long for the day when the Rams people can do the same on a regular basis.

by Mike 10/29/2012 4:33:33 PM
We have noted many times that the Rams safeties aren't good in coverage. Throw in some rookie mistakes by Jenkins and the flags on Fletcher and you have a true disaster on your hands.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:34:24 PM
Jeff, Do you think Mizzou can consistently contend with Kentucky and Florida for the SEC title? Haith has put together an impressive recruiting class for next year(two top 100 players) and he has a very solid coaching staff.

by Greg 10/29/2012 4:34:31 PM
Kentucky is its own world now. It gets first pick on all the NBA-bound short-timers. He is running a finishing school for lottery picks. But if Mizzou keeps up its recruiting, it can hang with Florida and stay ahead of most of the other SEC schools.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:35:37 PM
Flashes of DGB yesterday? Do you think it was good for Pinkel to get him the ball all those times so maybe hes more comfortable now and cant start making the homerun play

by Jack 10/29/2012 4:35:45 PM
The more touches he gets, the more focused DGB should be in practice. That can only be a good thing.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:36:12 PM
Hey Matt Adamds for Elvis Andrus, who hangs up first? Or would you go after Stephen Drew in FA and if by chance Furcal comes back, move one to 2nd for the season.

by Bobby 10/29/2012 4:36:20 PM
Texas would respond with "Matt Adams and what army" to that offer. Drew is an interesting guy, but I am guessing that Oakland locks him down.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:41:50 PM
Jeff the Cards had a nice run. I just think at the end the pitching just wore down and the Giants got red hot. There will be some uncertainty going into next season as far as the starters. Who do u see as the starting 5 man rotation? I doubt Kyle will return and I am not sure if Garcia will be ready by April.

by Mike 10/29/2012 4:42:16 PM
If Garcia can't answer the bell, then it will be Wainwright, Carpenter, Lynn, Westbrook and a battle between Rosenthal, Kelly and Miller. I see Rosenthal winning that, but those others will get a good look.

by Jeff Gordon 10/29/2012 4:43:00 PM