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(I'll have a transcript of the chat below the text box that I'll update as often as I can.)

Ken: Hi Daniel. What does your crystal ball say about the trade deadline. Miles, Fedde and Matz should go. MM has a NTC but we should try to move him. The options at triple A are just as productive and it gives us a chance to see what they have .

Guerrero: The crystal ball outlook is kind of fuzzy only because we have about a month left before the deadline, and many games are left to be played. I’m sorry if this feels like a weak answer, but I think this all depends on how the Cardinals do and where they are in the standings. To your point about Mikolas, the no-trade clause is really the key there if there is a potential move to be made. Going back to the offseason, Mikolas expressed his commitment to finishing out his current contract with ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´. If he wants to stay, then he stays. As for the options in Triple-A, I think there are productive arm that could slide into the rotation (Michael McGreevy is the prime example), but the options aren’t as deep if you’re thinking the Cardinals should deal two starters like Fedde and Mikolas. Quinn Mathews had his season paused by injury, but is now back to his role in the rotation. Tekoah Roby still needs innings in Triple-A after his promotion up the system. In the bullpen, Andre Granillo and Gordon Graceffo offer intriguing bullpen options if a spot opens there. But Ryan Fernandez appears to still be working on things.

Cardinal Bob: Love watching this team. I don’t expect the team to bring in much at the trade deadline but I do think we need another above average reliever. This being said I don’t think we need to trade any of our top relievers. As for crowds. I hope fans will come back slowly. Mo did a A+ job of driving fans away this winter. Your thoughts? Thank you.

Guerrero: As for how much the Cardinals could bring in at the deadline, IF they are buyers, I wouldn’t think it would be super costly in terms of prospect capital. I just wouldn’t see a front office that is about to go through a transition (from Mozeliak to Bloom) and an organization that has overhauled its farm system make moves that affect the farm in the years to come.

Dan Jensen: What is pitching backwards?

Guerrero: If you ask this in the sense when pitchers say they pitch someone backwards, that means they’re throwing breaking or offspeed pitches to begin an at-bat instead of starting the at-bat off with fastballs like you normally see.

pugger: Hey Daniel, happy Monday to you!! So play GM for a second... If some team comes to you and says "I want Helsley and Fedde and Gorman for a top 3 prospect in our organization" would you do it? Yes, teams prospects vary, but with it being a top 3 player, do you pull the trigger??

Guerrero: That would be a pretty quick no from me. I wouldn’t give up three players (in this case, a closer who has twice been an All-Star, a starter, and a young left-handed hitting infielder) for one prospect. Like you said, a team’s top prospect varies, especially when it comes to the left they’re playing at, their position, recent performance, potential, etc. Just in the way I would look at this, I would expect to get a bigger haul for three players, even if two are on expiring contracts.

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