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Categories: Misc
Here is the rundown for the Friday, November 14th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, FoxSports.com; XM MLB Insider
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com (Mets Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Hamilton, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
2:45 p.m.
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Guest Summaries:
Rosenthal discussed national headlines and the opening of free agency including Mark Teixeira not being the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s only plan, does not believe Angels are in on Manny Ramirez, New York Yankees acquisition of Nick Swisher pushes Teixeira to the back burner, Ken Williams will make more moves, Juan Pierre is available and still has value, and minuscule market for Ramirez. Noble discussed the New York Mets including club’s need to address it’s bullpen, Derek Lowe a potential great fit, desperate to get rid of Luis Castillo, and club not interested in spending big money on a closer. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including belief Ken Williams has bigger trades ahead, Swisher was decent but expendable, club is hesitant to move pitching, and leadoff spot will be addressed. Hamilton joined us following Herb Score’s wake today. He discussed the death of broadcaster Herb Score including his career and early life, starting his work broadcasting for the Indians with Score, their first travel and broadcast together, witty manner with his engineers, how his final broadcast concluded, how big Score was in Cleveland. White discussed national headlines including how the MLB Players Association will push CC Sabathia to accept the New York Yankees contract offer as the highest bidder, believes Sabathia will be end up in either California or New York, Angels need to bring in a bat like Ramirez, Brian Fuentes will get overpaid, and White Sox will be making more changes.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Looking for the Next Best Thing by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper
2:25 p.m.
White Room by Cream
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Updated: 2:58 p.m.
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Baseball Beat will not air on Thursday, November 13th. Join T.J. Rives on Inside Pitch at 1 p.m. (eastern) to talk hot stove baseball. Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner returns on Friday, November 14th.
Categories: Misc
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, November 12th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Clark Spencer, Miami Herald (Marlins Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Yahoo! Sports
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Rays Beat)
Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed the latest national headlines including lack of big spenders expected in free agent market, New York Yankees as the lone big spender, belief there will be many January/February free agent signings, San Diego Padres essentially having a firesale, Tampa Bay model is not easily replicated as it was not quickly done, and the Mark Teixeira market. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including the club’s interest in CC Sabathia, team should be interested in bringing back Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina taking his time deciding whether to retire, testing the Manny Ramirez waters, and how to spend wisely. Spencer discussed the Florida Marlins including the club’s latest salary dump and acquisition of speed and depth in deal with the Washington Nationals. Edes joined us from the Arizona Fall League and discussed Matt Weiters leading the new breed of catchers, Mark Teixeira more appealing than Ramirez, Arte Moreno under pressure to win in Anaheim, Yankees expected to be big spenders, how to replace Jason Varitek, and watching Atlanta Braves prospect Tommy Hanson today. Rogers discussed the Chicago Cubs including Lou Pinella being named National League Manager of the Year, latest on Jake Peavy trade talks, and Ryan Dempster contract negotiations. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Rays including Joe Maddon being named the American League Manager of the Year and how he managed with is own style.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Money Honey by Ry Cooder
1:45 p.m.
Poor Poor Pitiful Me by Warren Zevon
2:25 p.m.
Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash
2:45 p.m.
Better Days by Bruce Springsteen
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Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, November 11th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dave Sheinin, Washington Post
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post
2:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times
Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines, talked about how mediocre the return seems for Colorado in the Matt Holliday deal, the Marlins salary dump, likely destinations for Jake Peavy and Ryan Dempster, and a quick memory of Herb Score. Sheinin talked about the Nationals taking advantage of the Marlins’ salary dump and whether it might actually get people to buy Nats tickets next year. Renck talked about whether the Rockies got enough for Holliday and what the effect is on the Colorado fans to have traded away the face of the franchise. Donovan discussed national headlines, talked about Yunel Scobar’s possible involvement in a Jake Peavy deal, how close Peavy is to going to the Braves, the two trades from yesterday and whether Tim Lincecum was the right choice for NL Cy Young. Slusser talked about the A’s mentality in bringing in Matt Holliday, whether they think they can win now, and how long Holliday will stay in an Oakland uniform. Dwyre talked about his column today about Scott Boras and how much power Boras holds over the free agent market.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Song: Time of the Season by The Zombies
1:45 p.m.
Song: Hello Goodbye by The Beatles
2:25 p.m.
Song: Holiday by The Bee Gees
2:45 p.m.
Song: Pay Me My Money Down by Bruce Springsteen
Categories: Charley Steiner
Baseball Beat will not be aired on Friday, November 7th and Monday, November 10th.
Join Jeff Joyce on Inside Pitch at 1pm Eastern to talk some hot stove baseball. Baseball Beat returns Tuesday, November 11th at 1pm Eastern.
Categories: Misc
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, November 5th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: James Carville, XM Host, 60/20 Sports / CNN
1:25 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Kevin Kernan, New York Post
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels beat)
Guest Summaries:
àCarville talked to Charley mostly about politics, wrapping up the 2008 election, by the time they were done there wasn’t much time left for baseball. Christensen talked about the Twins’ need for a power bat somewhere on the left side of the infield or at a corner outfield spot, what other holes the Twins need to fill in the off-season, Joe Mauer’s gold glove, and how well the Twins are set up for 2010. Kernan discussed the Yankees’ annual off-season money dispersal, including whether they will splurge on both Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia, what second-tier starting pitchers they will go after, whether the Yankees will still refuse to trade their young players, and whether or not there is a thirst in New York for many Ramirez. Justice talked about how the economy will affect baseball’s off-season spending as well as 2009 attendance, the experience of dealing with Scott Boras, the destination of Jake Peavy, and Houston’s off-season needs. Spencer talked about the Angels’ two big free agents (Teixeira and Rodriguez), what kind of money each would require, and the Angels’ lack of activity at the GM meetings.
Tunes Summary:
1:05 p.m.
Song: I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician by The Byrds
1:25 p.m.
Song: Money by Barrett Stong
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:45 p.m.
Song: From Small Things by Bruce Springsteen
2:25 p.m.
Song: I Fought the Law and the Law Won by Bobby Fuller Four
2:45 p.m.
Song: Money Honey by Ry Cooder
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Baseball Beat will not be aired today, November 5th. Join Holden Kushner on Inside Pitch at 1pm Eastern today to talk some hot stove baseball. Baseball Beat returns tomorrow, Thursday, at 1pm Eastern.
Categories: Misc
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, November 4th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSports.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News (Rangers beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Larry Stone, Seattle Times
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tony Massarotti, Boston Globe
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Strauss, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News (Yankees beat)
Guest Summaries:
àMiller talked about national headlines and the happenings at the GM meetings, and possible destinations and price tags for Jake Peavy, CC Sabathia dn many Ramirez. Grant talked about how the Rangers will use their catching surplus to their advantage, and what tthey can do to strengthen the pitching staff under new pitching coach Mike Maddux. Stone discussed Jack Zduriencik’s first trip to the GM meetings, and how he plans to rebuild the Mariners. Massarotti discussed the Red Sox off-season plans, and how strongly they will pursue Mark Teixeira, as well as whether the Sox will attempt to retain Jason Varitek. Strauss talked about the Cardinals off-season and what needs they have (everything), as well as the health of Albert Pujols. Feinsand talked about all things Yankees, including how much they would plan to spend on CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira, and what additional steps they would take to fortify the rotation.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Song: I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician by The Byrds
1:45 p.m.
Song: None But the Brave by Bruce Springsteen
2:25 p.m.
Song: And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Song: Money Honey by Delbert McClinton
Categories: Charley Steiner
Here is the rundown for the Monday, November 3rd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Boston Herald
1:45 p.m.
Guest: David Lennon, Newsday
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, San Diego Union Tribune
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sam Donnellon, Philadelphia Daily News
Guest Summaries:
à Stark discussed national headlines, including Philadelphia’s announcement of Ruben Amaro Jr. as GM today, Mike Arbuckel’s resignation, the top free agents on the market this off-season, and the possible destinations of Mark Teixeira and many Ramirez. McAdam talked about the off-season priorities for the Red Sox, including whether they will pursue Mark Teixeira, whether Jason Varitek will return, and if not, how they will address needs at catcher. Lennon talked about David Wright’s recent comments about jimmy Rollins, and whether the Mets will devote big money in the off-season to either Manny Ramirez or Francisco Rodriguez, or both. Passan discussed national headlines, including how the economy will affect baseball’s free agent market, the destinations of several free agents, and where the Mariners’ managerial search could lead. Sullivan talked about how divorce proceedings are affecting the Padres’ ownership and what that could in turn do to the franchise, where Jake Peavy could end up, and how the Padres will choose to rebuild their team. Donnellon talked about the Phillies’ front office changes with Amaro being promoted, Arbuckle leaving, and Gillick sticking around, and also what the off-season looks like in terms of free agents in Philadelphia.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Song: Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Song: Shop Around by Smokey Robinson
2:25 p.m.
Song: Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
Song: Paying the Cost to be the Boss by BB King
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