Peter Gammons:

Randy Smith’s supporters argue that he didn’t have enough time to develop the talent stream, and that while the current team — with three utility players and three DHs in the lineup — is undertalented and overpriced, there is some hope. Jeff Weaver is a frontline starter, and Steve Sparks is not only good, but invaluable to a young team. Nate Cornejo has a chance to be a command starter, and former No. 1 pick Seth Greisinger is nearly ready to join the rotation after years of injury. RHP Kenny Baugh and LHP Andy VanHekken are legit prospects, so Pujols can develop a pitching staff in a pitchers’ park. But while Andres Torres looks like a keeper in center, there are mixed reports on infielders Omar Infante and Ramon Santiago and 1B Eric Munson. Impossible? No, but it may be awhile before they get into 90-win level.