When this interview was recorded, an interview with Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty, the Cardinals record stood at 44 wins and 45 losses.

In a fair-to-middlin' National League Central division, that record is good enough for third place--seven-and-a-half games behind both the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros.

So, as the All Star break fades in the rear view mirror, it was time to get an update from the man with the answers--Walt Jocketty himself.

As always, with Jocketty, one must be careful what you ask...because he will always provide an honest and open appraisal.

Click here to listen to a 22 minute feature-length interview with Walt Jocketty, and hear him discuss the Cardinals pitching problems, outfield woes, infield excellence, future prospects, and Tony La Russa's future as the Redbirds' manager.