1. What retired athlete would you select as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars?

Chartrey: This is tough. There's a balance of someone who would just be crazy good and someone who might not be as good but would be entertaining to watch. For me, I'd take the Iron Man of baseball, Cal Ripken Jr. Fresh off his Hall of Fame induction he is a relevant public figure and has always been one of the good guys of the sport. That and 20 years as a shortstop and at the hot corner should translate into great footwork.

Mayers: I'm torn between NBA legends Manute Bol (who stands 7-feet-7-inches tall) and Muggsy Bogues (5-foot-3). Both would provide for some high quality entertainment. One that I could see realistically happening, however, and one that would please all those hopeful guys out there, is former tennis icon Anna Kournikova. You heard it here first.

Schleicher: O.J. Simpson, he had some great moves on the field in his heyday. He has obviously taken some dancing classes before. Plus he knows how to sway a jury, so he might just win.

Caple: Scottie Pippen. That way he can focus on dancing instead of trying to convince himself that he's still good enough to play in the NBA. MJ had trouble, Scottie. What makes you think you'd fare any better?

2. Do you think any big trades will go down before the NBA's trade deadline tomorrow?

Chartrey: I think NBA fans already got their blockbuster for the year when Allen Iverson decided to become "The Answer" somewhere else. Names like Jason Kidd and Pau Gasol will get thrown around, but most general managers don't want to take on big contracts and mortgage their futures (unless its Isiah Thomas and the Knicks, but they don't have anyone I would call blockbuster-worthy).

Mayers: The selfish part of me wants the Sonics to trade Ray Allen to Portland for Brandon Roy straight up, but that would mean the former UW star would have to play for Seattle, and I couldn't wish that pain upon anyone. I'd love to see Kevin Garnett in another uniform, even though it won't likely happen — hey Minnesota! How do Rashard Lewis, Nick Collison, Danny Fortson and a first-round pick sound?

Schleicher: Uh, I do not know and I do not care. I think the NBA might have had an "All-Star" game this past weekend, but I did not watch it. Did anyone watch the Daytona 500? The last crash-filled lap looked great. Kevin Harvick came from behind to beat out old man Mark Martin.

Caple: I haven't watched an NBA game in like four seasons, so I don't know or care about the trade deadline. Wasn't Iverson going to get traded to the Nuggets or something? Oh, he already did? Well, there goes my prediction.

3. Who is the most over-paid player in baseball?

Chartrey: Do all of them work? Seriously, how bloated do these salaries have to get? Alex Rodriguez is making $50,000 for stepping up to the plate four times a day and playing mediocre defense. Manny Ramirez makes $18 million this year for being a royal pain in the ass and now Barry Zito gets a $127 million contract for playing every fifth day and doing yoga. Someone explain to me what $127 million looks like, because that is ridiculous. Major League Baseball better get a grip on this.

Mayers: Anyone on the Yankees, besides Derek Jeter I suppose. New York's payroll is more ridiculous than Britney Spears' new haircut, yet they still haven't done anything in five years. But really, I won't care about baseball until they legalize steroids and everyone can hit the ball 600 feet.

Schleicher: Tough question. Alex Rodriguez. While A-Rod has played well in the regular season since moving to Yankeeland, he has choked in the postseason the past two seasons. If you're not winning championships I do not see how you get paid so much.

Caple: Well, Jeff Weaver earns a salary. I'd have to say he's the most overpaid player in baseball right now.

4. Do you think Isaiah Stanback has a chance in the NFL?

Chartrey: In a word, yes. He's got size, speed, tenacity and with a mentor like Warren Moon, he won't take no for an answer. I just hope he doesn't cop out and take a position at wide receiver, because I think he has the talent to be an NFL quarterback. He'll definitely turn some heads at the combine. We'll see if that parlays into a high draft pick.

Mayers: Absolutely, without-a-doubt, yes. Simply because he is one of the greatest athletes I have ever seen with my own eyes. He has a good head on his shoulders, and in a league with a growing role for versatile players, Stanback can flourish. I think any of the NFC West teams would love to have him.

Schleicher: Not really. I don't think he will have enough speed coming off the injury. He never really got the chance to prove himself in the NCAA and it is doubtful the NFL will even give him a shot. He should go to the CFL and hang out with Ricky Williams. The NFL already has enough players with dreads.

Caple: Possibly, but not as a quarterback. I can see him as a solid receiver. That is, if he comes through his rehab process as planned. But even if his foot doesn't fully heal — he can still play QB for the Raiders.