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News broke yesterday that Paul Goldschmidt has signed an extension with the Cardinals. We talk to Ben Fred about that and what Opening Day might be like for Paul Goldschmidt now that he has signed an extenstion. We talk about Jim Edmonds' contribution to spring training too. Listen here.

Brian Walton has in-depth knowledge of the minor league system for the Cardinals. He is down in Jupiter now watching the backfield games and analyzing the options for the Redbirds in Memphis and beyond. The triple A rotation for Memphis could be quite good this year. Listen here for more.

Baseball today for the Cardinals against the Marlins. We talk about today's starter, Daniel Ponce de Leon, and his search for command. We also talk to Derrick about Gomber, the bench, Gyorko and more here.

We talk to Derrick about the bench and the bullpen- two of the most undetermined areas for the St. Louis Cardinals. Where does Gyorko stand health-wise? What about Munoz? Listen here.

Dan and Derrick take a trip down memory lane about a visit to Edmonton and share stories about younger days reporting together. Also, we talk to Derrick Goold about the lack of offense the Cardinals have had this spring. What does he think is the problem or does he think it's a problem at all? Also, what are his thoughts on this last week here in Jupiter. Listen here.

We talk to John Mozeliak about Gary LaRocque, the George Kissell award winner, and about the last week of spring training in Jupiter. He says the mission for this last week is to get out of Florida as healthy and knowledgable as possible. We also discuss the battles surrounding the roster decisions. What is the makeup of the bullpen? 7 or 8 pitchers? One lefty or two? Who will be the backup catcher behind Yadier Molina? Listen here.

Split squad baseball tonight. See the home game on Fox Sports Midwest. Adam Wainwright will start, Hicks, Reyes and Miller also scheduled to pitch tonight. We talk to Derrick Goold about these guys and more in our game day preview here.

Ben Frederickson of the Post Dispatch says spring training, this year, just has a positive feel to it. He attributes that to Mike Shildt and the clear way he communicates with players. Frederickson says everyone knows whether they are "competing for a spot, trying to keep a spot or just getting ready for the season." Listen here for more about Shildt's way of handling players as well as the "problem" the Cardinals have with the plethora of good pitchers. What about about a super pen? We could have that this year. Ben Fred tells us about it.

News today out of Jupiter about John Gant pitching and the outlook on the rotation. Is he the fifth starter? Or is it Hudson? Also, we talk about the outfielder. Who will start the season in those three spots? Derrick Goold gives us the breakdown here.

Big discussion today with Derrick Goold about the lack of offense for the Cardinals at camp so far this spring. Also, we talk about Gant and the pitching rotation.