Sports Open Line is limited to one hour tonight to make room for the Billikens Basketball Coaches Show. Matt Pauley broadcasts from Cardinals Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida and shares the news that the Cards are reportedly signing veteran shortstop free agent and longtime San Francisco Giant Brandon Crawford. How does this affect the roster leading up to Opening Day? What does this say about Tommy Edman’s role? Matt explains. Andrew Gavin, Athletic Director at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville also joins the show to discuss “SIUE Day” at Spring Training and sports news coming out of the school. Matt wraps up the hour featuring the comments of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol who spoke to the media today on the status of Steven Matz, Tekoah Roby, today’s impressive performance from Cooper Hjerpe, and more.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.