Well, with a 2-1 loss to the Mets, the Cards' spring training is over. Final roster cuts have been made, and:

* Josh Hancock is the last bullpen pitcher, beating out Alan Benes and Brian Falkenborg.

* Aaron Miles will be the opening-day starter at 2B, meaning Junior Spivey's days in St. Louis could be numbered. He'll be on the bench right now because Hector Luna has options left, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's not gone within a couple of months.

* J-Rod's shoulder is bruised but structurally sound, and he may play Monday pending the outcome of Sunday's workout.

* Anthony Reyes News Alert: Reyes pitched the first 5 innings of a combined no-hitter for Memphis. However, the Norfolk Tides scored 3 runs on errors in the 9th to lose 5-3. Kinda takes the luster off the no-no.

* In other news, the Phils got David Dellucci from the Rangers for Robinson Tejeda and Jake Blalock, meaning that the Rangers sold high for very little and the Phils got an aging outfielder who was discussed as a stopgap for the Cards. Interesting note: Jake Blalock is the younger brother of Rangers 3B Hank Blalock.

A thorough analysis of the Cards roster will happen tomorrow, and I will definitely have an analysis of the opener Monday night.