It's official. They are closing St. Louis base. I am assuming the f/a base will close as well. The way the article is worded, it appears this will happen by November 1st!!!
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2012/09/pilots-learn-american-airlines-schedule-for-implementing-changes.html/
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2012/09/pilots-learn-american-airlines-schedule-for-implementing-changes.html/