Baseball Beat: Tuesday, April 24th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, April 24th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Buck Martinez, Host, Baseball This Morning
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Dave Van Horne, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Barry Svrluga, Washington Post
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bob Ley, ESPN

Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed the death of former New York Times colleague and author David Halberstam. He also chatted about Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees; Martinez discussed the surging Baltimore Orioles including Leo Mazzone and Sam Perlozzo. They also cross-promoted Baseball This Morning; Van Horne discussed the Florida Marlins including Dontrelle Willis pitching and becoming a father in the same night. There is a long cut from Van Horne and Charley telling the story about Willis. They also discussed the Marlins uneven start to the season as well as Dan Uggla’s performance; Christensen discussed the Minnesota Twins including Torii Hunter and “Champagne-Gate” as well as rotation. He also gave his thoughts on Halberstam’s passing; Svrluga discussed the Washington Nationals including a debate about dealing Chad Cordero as a dominant closer is not necessary on a rebuilding club; Ley discussed the passing of author and friend Halberstam.