Baseball Beat: Wednesday, July 2nd

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, July 2nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Houston, Texas.  All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, FoxSports.com; XM MLB Insider
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Klapisch, The Record
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Inquirer (Phillies Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal; ESPN.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Rosenthal discussed national headlines including the Los Angeles Dodgers discombobulated roster on account of injuries, Scott Boras impact in possible Matt Holliday trades, Angels interest in adding offense and possibly Holliday, Pittsburgh Pirates regular need to build for next year, and Tampa Bay Rays plan to be big buyers at the trade deadline. Klapisch discussed the New York Yankees including the organization getting its comeuppance for past management decisions, Joe Girardi lucky he’s in his first year, Robinson Cano has an effort and attitude problem that is part of his struggles, and how the Yankees are just another team today. Zolecki discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including recent struggles, uneven offense, interest in acquiring C.C. Sabathia, and Brett Myers demotion to AAA yesterday. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including the lack of surprise at the Rays success, Manny Ramirez incidents getting worse, middle relief concerns for the club, and possible trade interest. Hummel discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the surrounding communities being impacted by the floods in the Midwest, impending return of injured pitchers, Jason Isringhausen’s continued issues, and concerns for the club to address at the trade deadline. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including their current win streak, Kenny Williams pre-deadline tweaks to the roster, and Alexi Ramirez’s impact at second base.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
1:45 p.m.
Drive South by John Hiatt
2:25 p.m.
Take Me to the River by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Sweet Home Chicago by Keb ‘Mo

Updated: 3:00 p.m.