Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, January 7th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times eastern.
1:03 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:32 p.m.
Guest: Bob Klapisch, The Record
1:48 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle (A’s Beat)
2:03 p.m.
Guest: Tony Massarotti, Boston Globe
2:32 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
2:48 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post
Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including JC Romero and Sergio Mitre situations; Carl Pavano’s signing with the Cleveland Indians, agents’ role with players, and Scott Boras not having the “Midas touch” with all his clients. Klapisch discussed the New York Yankees including yesterday’s Mark Teixeira press conference yesterday, his piece today on the Yankees dream infield, Teixeira’s role as the new Mr. Yankee, Alex Rodriguez never truly received the torch, tough decision for the Yankees on Derek Jeter is coming soon as he is in the decline phase of his career, and Joe Girardi is officially on the hot seat. Slusser discussed the Oakland A’s including Jason Giambi’s reported signing (A’s made it official following the segment, how the return to Oakland brings his career full circle, and how good Giambi is for writers. Massarotti discussed the Boston Red Sox including a review of the Red Sox talks with Mark Teixeira, yesterday’s introduction of Teixeira in New York, Red Sox next move, on-going talks with Jason Varitek, American League East is now tougher with rejuvenated Yankees and upgraded offense of Tampa Bay Rays, and Mike Lowell’s ability to bridge gaps in the clubhouse since he is bilingual. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians including Carl Pavano as a low risk signing, Mark DeRosa solves the big hole in their infield, Travis Hafner’s rehab is going well and he is on the road back, and Indians have to be in the mix with the favorites in the American League Central. Renck discussed the Colorado Rockies including his original report on Manny Ramirez and San Francisco Giants talks last week and club’s acquisition of Jason Marquis.
Tunes Summary:
1:32 p.m.
New Kid in Town by Eagles
1:48 p.m.
Going Home Tomorrow by Dr. John
2:32 p.m.
Look Out Cleveland by The Band
2:48 p.m.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Michael McDonald
Updated: 3:01 p.m.
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