Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, June 6th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com (Mets Beat)
Song: New York City by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
Song: Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
Song: Think by Aretha Franklin
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including his chat with Gary Sheffield about his comments in GQ Magazine, Barry Bonds slump and health, and the New York Yankees. Noble discussed the New York Mets including this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Delgado, and Pedro Martinez pitching off the mound yesterday. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including the bullpen shuffle, Jermaine Dye being on the trade block, and Kenny Williams work ahead to improve the roster. Ratto discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds struggles, Oakland focusing on Detroit and Cleveland for the American League Wild Card, Jason Kendall’s struggles, and Mike Piazza’s return to catch some on account of Jack Cust. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers including Gary Sheffield, Kenny Rogers, and the economic issues facing inner city baseball.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
New York City by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:25 p.m.
Think by Aretha Franklin
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Baseball Beat: Tuesday, June 5th
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, June 5th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner has a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers, so Chuck Wilson will be hosting today. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Neyer, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: John Romano, St. Petersburg Times
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Greg Couch, Chicago Sun-Times
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Joseph Reaves, Arizona Republic
Guest Summaries:
Neyer discussed national headlines including Gary Sheffield’s comments and the 162 game season. Rubin discussed the New York Mets including this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Tom Glavine, and Omar Minaya’s feelings about Sheffield’s comments. Romano discussed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays including his thoughts on the club taking David Price with the first pick in the MLB Draft on Thursday. He also briefly discussed Elijah Dukes. Bradford discussed the Boston Red Sox including the road trip west following the evening game on Sunday night at home. He also discussed Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, and the bullpen. Couch discussed the Chicago Cubs including Carlos Zambrano, Michael Barrett, Lou Pinella, and his belief the Cubs will still win the National League Central. He also discussed the Chicago White Sox including yesterday’s bullpen shake-up and his thoughts that Ozzie Guillen does not have enough to work with on the club’s roster. Reaves discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s traditional “June Swoon”. He also discussed Barry Bonds pursuit of Hank Aaron’s record.
Charley Steiner will be back hosting Wednesday edition of Baseball Beat from San Diego, California.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Neyer, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: John Romano, St. Petersburg Times
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Greg Couch, Chicago Sun-Times
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Joseph Reaves, Arizona Republic
Guest Summaries:
Neyer discussed national headlines including Gary Sheffield’s comments and the 162 game season. Rubin discussed the New York Mets including this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Tom Glavine, and Omar Minaya’s feelings about Sheffield’s comments. Romano discussed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays including his thoughts on the club taking David Price with the first pick in the MLB Draft on Thursday. He also briefly discussed Elijah Dukes. Bradford discussed the Boston Red Sox including the road trip west following the evening game on Sunday night at home. He also discussed Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, and the bullpen. Couch discussed the Chicago Cubs including Carlos Zambrano, Michael Barrett, Lou Pinella, and his belief the Cubs will still win the National League Central. He also discussed the Chicago White Sox including yesterday’s bullpen shake-up and his thoughts that Ozzie Guillen does not have enough to work with on the club’s roster. Reaves discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s traditional “June Swoon”. He also discussed Barry Bonds pursuit of Hank Aaron’s record.
Charley Steiner will be back hosting Wednesday edition of Baseball Beat from San Diego, California.
Baseball Beat: Monday, June 4th
Here is the rundown for the Monday, June 4th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Vaccaro, New York Post
Song: Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
Song: Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed national headlines including his Monday column the Weekend Buzz as well as managers going ballistic in games over the weekend. Vaccaro discussed the New York Yankees including taking two of three in Boston and Roger Clemens injury. He also gave his thoughts on his employer, New York Post, reporting the Alex Rodriguez alleged infidelity story last week. There is a long cut in sound bytes on their discussion about the New York Post and the report. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians and last weekend’s series with the Detroit Tigers as well as how rare it is to have winning teams in Detroit and Cleveland at the same time. He also stood by his pre-season prediction of the Indians finishing in fourth place in the American League Central. Telander discussed the Chicago Cubs including Friday afternoon’s fight between Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett and Lou Pinella’s Saturday on-field tirade. Ryan discussed the Boston Red Sox including losing last weekend’s series to the Yankees in Boston. He also briefly discussed J.D. Drew’s lack of production and injury. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including yesterday’s walk-off home run and this week’s series with the Minnesota Twins.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:25 p.m.
Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Charley Steiner will be off on Tuesday for a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chuck Wilson will be hosting Tuesday's edition of Baseball Beat.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Vaccaro, New York Post
Song: Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
Song: Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed national headlines including his Monday column the Weekend Buzz as well as managers going ballistic in games over the weekend. Vaccaro discussed the New York Yankees including taking two of three in Boston and Roger Clemens injury. He also gave his thoughts on his employer, New York Post, reporting the Alex Rodriguez alleged infidelity story last week. There is a long cut in sound bytes on their discussion about the New York Post and the report. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians and last weekend’s series with the Detroit Tigers as well as how rare it is to have winning teams in Detroit and Cleveland at the same time. He also stood by his pre-season prediction of the Indians finishing in fourth place in the American League Central. Telander discussed the Chicago Cubs including Friday afternoon’s fight between Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett and Lou Pinella’s Saturday on-field tirade. Ryan discussed the Boston Red Sox including losing last weekend’s series to the Yankees in Boston. He also briefly discussed J.D. Drew’s lack of production and injury. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including yesterday’s walk-off home run and this week’s series with the Minnesota Twins.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:25 p.m.
Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Charley Steiner will be off on Tuesday for a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chuck Wilson will be hosting Tuesday's edition of Baseball Beat.
Baseball Beat: Friday, June 1st
Here is the rundown for the Friday, June 1st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Neil Best, Newsday
Song: Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Horrigan, Boston Herald
Song: Runaway by Del Shannon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: James Carville, CNN; Host, 60/20 Sports
Song: We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Stark discussed his new book The Stark Truth including Andruw Jones, who he considers overrated. He also chatted about national headlines including the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story, New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox. Best discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story including the ramifications on media and how the sports department had nothing to do with the story. He also discussed the YES Network first year covering a losing team in the New York Yankees and how they cover it fairly when the team owns the network. Horrigan discussed the Boston Red Sox including this weekend’s series with the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens first start of the season on Monday instead of this weekend. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks winning streak and being in a three-way tie for first in the National League West. He also discussed this weekend’s series in New York with the Mets. Carville discussed national headlines including the Washington Nationals rebuild and passed on a rumor that the club will be very interested in Torii Hunter as a free agent this off-season.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Runaway by Del Shannon
2:25 p.m.
We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Neil Best, Newsday
Song: Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Horrigan, Boston Herald
Song: Runaway by Del Shannon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: James Carville, CNN; Host, 60/20 Sports
Song: We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Stark discussed his new book The Stark Truth including Andruw Jones, who he considers overrated. He also chatted about national headlines including the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story, New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox. Best discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story including the ramifications on media and how the sports department had nothing to do with the story. He also discussed the YES Network first year covering a losing team in the New York Yankees and how they cover it fairly when the team owns the network. Horrigan discussed the Boston Red Sox including this weekend’s series with the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens first start of the season on Monday instead of this weekend. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks winning streak and being in a three-way tie for first in the National League West. He also discussed this weekend’s series in New York with the Mets. Carville discussed national headlines including the Washington Nationals rebuild and passed on a rumor that the club will be very interested in Torii Hunter as a free agent this off-season.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Runaway by Del Shannon
2:25 p.m.
We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 31st
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 31st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Wolf Blitzer, CNN
Song: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Song: Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ted Leitner, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
Song: Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle E. Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
Song: I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including the journalistic aspect, or lack thereof, related to the Alex Rodriguez/New York Post story. They debated the lack of merits in reporting the alleged infidelity and how it will affect the relationship between players and media. Blitzer discussed national headlines including his beloved Washington Nationals and the upcoming Presidential debate that he will moderate. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers and the miserable National League Central. He jokingly mentioned how the Brewers being on an off-day last week and gained a half game on every team in the division. Leitner discussed the San Diego Padres including the mediocre NL Central compared to the NL West two years ago. He also discussed Sandy Alderson, Moneyball, and the club’s acquisition of Heath Bell in the off-season. Chass discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story and its journalistic implications in New York and sports media. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s sweep of the Chicago White Sox and Joe Mauer’s return from the disabled list.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:25 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Wolf Blitzer, CNN
Song: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Song: Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ted Leitner, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
Song: Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle E. Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
Song: I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including the journalistic aspect, or lack thereof, related to the Alex Rodriguez/New York Post story. They debated the lack of merits in reporting the alleged infidelity and how it will affect the relationship between players and media. Blitzer discussed national headlines including his beloved Washington Nationals and the upcoming Presidential debate that he will moderate. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers and the miserable National League Central. He jokingly mentioned how the Brewers being on an off-day last week and gained a half game on every team in the division. Leitner discussed the San Diego Padres including the mediocre NL Central compared to the NL West two years ago. He also discussed Sandy Alderson, Moneyball, and the club’s acquisition of Heath Bell in the off-season. Chass discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story and its journalistic implications in New York and sports media. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s sweep of the Chicago White Sox and Joe Mauer’s return from the disabled list.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:25 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Clips to Click (May 25-31)
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MEDIA of the WEEK
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Clips to Click:
- Hancock suit makes a wreck of personal responsibility by Bryan Burwell, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Bonds' Imprint Might Not Be Lasting: Rodriguez Viewed as Next Best Challenger if Aaron's Mark Falls by Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News
- Unwritten rules? Nah, Willis makes his own by Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel
- Ex-Rockies exec disillusioned by Mark Kiszla, Denver Post
- Being Greatest is about more than Numbers by Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News
- The legend of Bo: Bo Jackson didn’t believe the hype, saying he was just another guy. But really, he was superhuman by Joe Posnanski, Kansas City Star
- Is "stuff" about to hit the fan? by Larry Stone, Seattle Times
- MLB must not tolerate reprobates: Domestic violence cases deserve the same attention as steroid abuse by Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
- Same Can, New Brand by Bill Reyolds, Providence Journal
- Strange paths can lead players to major leagues: Toronto's Jeremy Accardo was a collegiate shortstop who has turned into a major league closer by Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- How Baseball Moved Its 24-Hour Channel Into Scoring Position by Richard Sandomir, New York Times
- Recalling ex-Red's sacrifice: A look back at Eddie Grant, the Pat Tillman of WW I by John Erardi, Cincinnati Enquirer
- Making Sense of a Mountain of Evidence by Murray Chass, New York Times
- With fans paying attention, Manuel and Gillick feel the heat by Jim Salisbury, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Tip of the (dirty) cap to a returning favorite (Trot Nixon) by Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
- Smoltz gets hall of fame brushoff by Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News
- If the Plan Pans Out, the Nats' Future Could Be Wow by Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
- It's unwise to write off Astros' icon by Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
- Wake up, Alex, everyone is watching you by Bill Madden, New York Daily News
Blogs of the Week:
- Around the Majors: A Look at Baseball Near & Far by Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Twins Insider from the Press Box by Lavelle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Baseball Book of the Week:
- The Stark Truth: The Most Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History by Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Baseball Beat: Wednesday, May 30th
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, May 30th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
Song: Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle (Giants Beat)
Song: Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Buzz Bissinger, Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Dave Sims, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hagen, Philadelphia Daily News
Song: Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed national headlines including Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees, his piece on Kevin Youkilis and Wade Boggs comparisons in today’s blog, and his take on the New York Post piece on Alex Rodriguez. Rogers discussed his piece on players with off-field troubles including Elijah Dukes. Schulman discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds in New York this week as well as last night’s balked loss by closer Armando Benitez. Bissinger discussed national headlines including the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh Hancock, and Tony LaRussa. He also discussed his piece on Kerry Wood that will be published this weekend in the New York Times’ Play Magazine. Sims discussed the Seattle Mariners including this week’s series in Anaheim. Hagen discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including the club finally reaching .500, last weekend’s sweep in Atlanta, and their losses in Arizona this week.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m
Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:25 p.m.
You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
Song: Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle (Giants Beat)
Song: Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Buzz Bissinger, Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Dave Sims, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hagen, Philadelphia Daily News
Song: Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed national headlines including Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees, his piece on Kevin Youkilis and Wade Boggs comparisons in today’s blog, and his take on the New York Post piece on Alex Rodriguez. Rogers discussed his piece on players with off-field troubles including Elijah Dukes. Schulman discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds in New York this week as well as last night’s balked loss by closer Armando Benitez. Bissinger discussed national headlines including the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh Hancock, and Tony LaRussa. He also discussed his piece on Kerry Wood that will be published this weekend in the New York Times’ Play Magazine. Sims discussed the Seattle Mariners including this week’s series in Anaheim. Hagen discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including the club finally reaching .500, last weekend’s sweep in Atlanta, and their losses in Arizona this week.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m
Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:25 p.m.
You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
Baseball Beat: Tuesday, May 29th
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 29th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Hamilton, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: Showdown by Elo
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM’s MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Song: Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jack Corrigan, Broadcaster, Colorado Rockies
Song: When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including the New York Yankees struggles, Roger Clemens, and Toronto Blue Jays. Justice discussed the Houston Astros and their eight game losing streak. Hamilton discussed the Cleveland Indians including the weekend sweep in Detroit and this week’s series in Boston. Rosenthal discussed national headlines including the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and future trade possibilities. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including George Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman, Joe Torre, and Roger Clemens. Corrigan discussed the Colorado Rockies and their six game winning streak.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Showdown by Elo
2:25 p.m
Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Hamilton, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: Showdown by Elo
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM’s MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Song: Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jack Corrigan, Broadcaster, Colorado Rockies
Song: When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including the New York Yankees struggles, Roger Clemens, and Toronto Blue Jays. Justice discussed the Houston Astros and their eight game losing streak. Hamilton discussed the Cleveland Indians including the weekend sweep in Detroit and this week’s series in Boston. Rosenthal discussed national headlines including the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and future trade possibilities. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including George Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman, Joe Torre, and Roger Clemens. Corrigan discussed the Colorado Rockies and their six game winning streak.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Showdown by Elo
2:25 p.m
Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
Baseball Beat: Friday, May 25th
Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 25th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Song: This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Kriegel, FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Will, Washington Post; Newsweek
Song: I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
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Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including John Smoltz 200th win, Andruw Jones struggles, St. Louis Cardinals woes, and his piece today on the Cleveland Indians. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including his arrival in Atlanta at 4:30 a.m. this morning after last night’s extra innings loss in Florida and the bench clearing almost fight. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including yesterday’s 12-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also discussed calling games with Ernie Harwell last night and tonight. Kriegel discussed his new national columnist position with FoxSports.com. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Commissioner Bud Selig, and other national topics. Will discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron’s home run record, whether the Commissioner should be at the event, and how there is a higher standard in baseball as opposed to other professional sports.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25
I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Song: This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Kriegel, FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Will, Washington Post; Newsweek
Song: I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
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Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including John Smoltz 200th win, Andruw Jones struggles, St. Louis Cardinals woes, and his piece today on the Cleveland Indians. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including his arrival in Atlanta at 4:30 a.m. this morning after last night’s extra innings loss in Florida and the bench clearing almost fight. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including yesterday’s 12-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also discussed calling games with Ernie Harwell last night and tonight. Kriegel discussed his new national columnist position with FoxSports.com. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Commissioner Bud Selig, and other national topics. Will discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron’s home run record, whether the Commissioner should be at the event, and how there is a higher standard in baseball as opposed to other professional sports.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25
I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
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Baseball Beat is off on Memorial Day, but we're back on Tuesday. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 24th
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 24th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
Song: Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Frank DeFord, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Schrippa, Actor, Sopranos
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Frank DeFord, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Schrippa, Actor, Sopranos
Song: Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal
Song: Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
Guest Summaries:
Davidoff discussed the New York Yankees including his piece today on Jason Giambi and the conclusion of this week’s Red Sox/Yankees series. Simpson discussed the Atlanta Braves including John Smoltz going for win number 200 tonight against Tom Glavine. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the latest on Randy Johnson’s injury and the hot/cold streaks of the club. DeFord discussed his new book The Entitled as well as national headlines including Barry Bonds and the media’s attention on Major League Baseball compared to other professional sports. Schrippa discussed the Sopranos as well as his passion for his beloved New York Yankees. Ocker discussed the Cleveland Indians including their current woes in Kansas City this week.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors
2:25 p.m.
Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler
2:45 p.m.
Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Clips to Click: May 18-24
MEDIA of the WEEK
Clips to Click:
- Selig urged to attend Bonds' big moment by Hal Bodley, USA Today
- Seek the truth in Bonds' chase by Jason Whitlock, Kansas City Star
- Starting Nine: Free Agent Payoffs by Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
- Dear Old Duds: All-time lineup of losers as Phils head toward tragic number (10,000 losses) by Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News
- Amazin' Run of Supremacy Will Last a While by Joel Sherman, New York Post
- Kiseda set high bar for all sports writers by Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- October joy fades further by Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Even at Zito's homecoming, Bonds gets attention by John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle
- Hank Aaron does it on his terms by Carlos Frias, Palm Beach Post
- Maybe it's time to revise Hall of Fame numbers by Larry Stone, Seattle Times
- Success of Marlins, D-backs puts Pirates to shame by Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Make It Stop! Everybody Cove Your Ears at Game by Phil Mushnick, New York Post
- Pitching Change Intended to Save Young Players’ Arms by Bill Pennington, New York Times
- It might not be as bad as it seems by Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
- Mariners' worsts too spendy to sit for long by Art Thiel, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Blame Selig for shadow looming over baseball by Bryan Burwell, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Guillen's lip schtick least of Sox' worries by Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times
- One decision I'll gladly make: not to be O's decision-maker by Peter Schumuck, Baltimore Sun
- Yankees lacking Zim and vigor by Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
- Cust paid his dues -- and then some by Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle
- Remembering Doug Pappas by Maury Brown, BaseballProspectus.com
- Angels threaten Dodger dominance in Los Angeles by Hal Bodley, USA Today
- Where Have You Gone, Gary Sheffield? by Murray Chass, New York Times
- Dismal 2006 makes Braves stay humble by Ken Davidoff, Newsday
- Right: Forget the ballot-box high jinks; these players deserve the honor by Ray Ratto, San Franciso Chronicle
- Guillen's rant could cost WSCRProfane manager was never cut off by Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
- Cooperstown calling: Redemption proves elusive in Hall of Fame game by Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
- Yankees and Red Sox: Money Well Wasted by Bill Pennington, New York Times
- ESPN’s Nice Guys May End Up Finishing First by Richard Sandomir, New York Times
- Hammerin' home a pointAaron, Selig have no business ignoring Bonds' record drive by Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
- Giambi: Baseball's apology needed over steroid issue by Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
- Giambi's apology: A role model for others? by Jeff Gordon, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- MLB should get its stuff together: Following Giambi's lead, it's time execs apologized for their role in steroid era by Carol Slezak, Chicago Sun-Times
- Giambi is unsafe at any speed: Sorry about steroids, Jason fails test for amphetamines by T.J. Quinn, New York Daily News
- Always testing positive for deceit by Ken Davidoff, Newsday
Blog of the Week:
- Biz of Baseball by Maury Brown
Baseball Novel of the Week:
- The Entitled by Frank DeFord
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Baseball Beat: Wednesday, May 23rd
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, May 23rd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Red Rubber Ball by Cyrkle
1:45 p.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, New York Daily News
Song: Life in the Fast Line by The Eagles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Matt Vasgersian, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney & Bonnie
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Rick Rizz, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: Fishin' Blues by Lovin' Spoonful
Guest Summaries:
Verducci discussed national headlines including Jason Giambi, steroids and amphetamines, and the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series. He also discussed his experience playing five innings as an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays in Monday’s Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, NY. Hummel discussed the St. Louis Cardinals woes including Jim Edmonds post-concussion syndrome and the club’s hopes to contend. Quinn discussed his piece in the New York Daily News today detailing Jason Giambi’s failure of an amphetamines test. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including the series in New York and J.D. Drew’s homer-less streak. Vasgersian discussed the San Diego Padres including a comparison of its roster to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the void at third baseman in San Diego, and their battle for the National League West crown. Rizz discussed the Seattle Mariners including Felix Hernandez’s return and Jeff Weaver.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Red Rubber Ball by Cyrkle
1:45 p.m.
Life in the Fast Line by The Eagles
2:25 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney & Bonnie
2:45 p.m.
Fishin' Blues by Lovin' Spoonful
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Red Rubber Ball by Cyrkle
1:45 p.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, New York Daily News
Song: Life in the Fast Line by The Eagles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Matt Vasgersian, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney & Bonnie
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Rick Rizz, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: Fishin' Blues by Lovin' Spoonful
Guest Summaries:
Verducci discussed national headlines including Jason Giambi, steroids and amphetamines, and the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series. He also discussed his experience playing five innings as an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays in Monday’s Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, NY. Hummel discussed the St. Louis Cardinals woes including Jim Edmonds post-concussion syndrome and the club’s hopes to contend. Quinn discussed his piece in the New York Daily News today detailing Jason Giambi’s failure of an amphetamines test. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including the series in New York and J.D. Drew’s homer-less streak. Vasgersian discussed the San Diego Padres including a comparison of its roster to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the void at third baseman in San Diego, and their battle for the National League West crown. Rizz discussed the Seattle Mariners including Felix Hernandez’s return and Jeff Weaver.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Red Rubber Ball by Cyrkle
1:45 p.m.
Life in the Fast Line by The Eagles
2:25 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney & Bonnie
2:45 p.m.
Fishin' Blues by Lovin' Spoonful
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UPCOMING ON BASEBALL BEAT
(All Times Eastern)
Thursday:
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Frank DeFord, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Schrippa, Actor, Sopranos
Friday:
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Will
Baseball Beat: Tuesday, May 22nd
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 22nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Graziano, Newark Star-Ledger
Song: The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rex Hudler, Broadcaster, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ben Shpigel, New York Times (Mets Beat)
Song: Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Alyson Footer, MLB.com (Astros Beat)
Song: San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens
Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including his piece on the weekend’s battle for Los Angeles between the Dodgers and Angels. He also discussed interleague play, Commissioner Selig attending Barry Bonds passing of Hank Aaron’s home run record, and other topics. Graziano discussed the New York Yankees win over the Boston Red Sox last night as well as Roger Clemens, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, and the long-term success of the club. Souhan discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s recent double-digit losses, future starting pitching in the minor leagues, and Joe Mauer. Hudler discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including their sweep of the Dodgers over the weekend, the rotation, and health of the club. Shpigel discussed the New York Mets and the start of their series with Atlanta Braves as well as the struggles of Carlos Delgado, loss of their starting second baseman, and rotation. Footer discussed the Houston Astros including Hunter Pence, Chris Burke, and the club’s chances in the National League Central.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:25 p.m.
Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Graziano, Newark Star-Ledger
Song: The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rex Hudler, Broadcaster, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ben Shpigel, New York Times (Mets Beat)
Song: Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Alyson Footer, MLB.com (Astros Beat)
Song: San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens
Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including his piece on the weekend’s battle for Los Angeles between the Dodgers and Angels. He also discussed interleague play, Commissioner Selig attending Barry Bonds passing of Hank Aaron’s home run record, and other topics. Graziano discussed the New York Yankees win over the Boston Red Sox last night as well as Roger Clemens, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, and the long-term success of the club. Souhan discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s recent double-digit losses, future starting pitching in the minor leagues, and Joe Mauer. Hudler discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including their sweep of the Dodgers over the weekend, the rotation, and health of the club. Shpigel discussed the New York Mets and the start of their series with Atlanta Braves as well as the struggles of Carlos Delgado, loss of their starting second baseman, and rotation. Footer discussed the Houston Astros including Hunter Pence, Chris Burke, and the club’s chances in the National League Central.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:25 p.m.
Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens
Baseball Beat: Monday, May 21st
Here is the rundown for the Monday, May 21st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Price, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Buckley, Boston Herald
Song: Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Dave Van Horne, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
Song: I'm Gonna Go Fishin' by Dr. John
2:05 p.m.
Guest: George Vecsey, New York Times
Song: The Mighty Quinn (Live Version) by Bob Dylan
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
Song: 19th Nervous Breakdown by Rolling Stones
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post (Rockies Beat)
Song: I'll Change My Style by Delbert McClinton
Guest Summaries:
Price discussed the Detroit Tigers sweep of the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals last weekend as well as other Tigers related topics including Andrew Miller and Jeremy Bonderman’s blister. Buckley discussed his drive from Boston to New York, but primarily discussed the Red Sox weekend series with the Atlanta Braves and this week’s series at Yankee Stadium. Van Horne discussed the Florida Marlins including the weekend sweep of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the club’s revolving door of closers. Vecsey discussed New York topics including the Yankees woes, Roger Clemens, and music. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox weekend against the Cubs and Ozzie Guillen’s profanity laced tirade on the radio last Friday. Renck discussed the Colorado Rockies offensive woes including the change in players rejuvenation from day to day with the loss of performance enhancing drugs within the game.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
I'm Gonna Go Fishin' by Dr. John
2:05 p.m.
The Mighty Quinn (Live Version) by Bob Dylan
2:25 p.m.
19th Nervous Breakdown by Rolling Stones
2:45 p.m.
I'll Change My Style by Delbert McClinton
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Price, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Buckley, Boston Herald
Song: Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Dave Van Horne, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
Song: I'm Gonna Go Fishin' by Dr. John
2:05 p.m.
Guest: George Vecsey, New York Times
Song: The Mighty Quinn (Live Version) by Bob Dylan
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
Song: 19th Nervous Breakdown by Rolling Stones
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post (Rockies Beat)
Song: I'll Change My Style by Delbert McClinton
Guest Summaries:
Price discussed the Detroit Tigers sweep of the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals last weekend as well as other Tigers related topics including Andrew Miller and Jeremy Bonderman’s blister. Buckley discussed his drive from Boston to New York, but primarily discussed the Red Sox weekend series with the Atlanta Braves and this week’s series at Yankee Stadium. Van Horne discussed the Florida Marlins including the weekend sweep of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the club’s revolving door of closers. Vecsey discussed New York topics including the Yankees woes, Roger Clemens, and music. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox weekend against the Cubs and Ozzie Guillen’s profanity laced tirade on the radio last Friday. Renck discussed the Colorado Rockies offensive woes including the change in players rejuvenation from day to day with the loss of performance enhancing drugs within the game.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
I'm Gonna Go Fishin' by Dr. John
2:05 p.m.
The Mighty Quinn (Live Version) by Bob Dylan
2:25 p.m.
19th Nervous Breakdown by Rolling Stones
2:45 p.m.
I'll Change My Style by Delbert McClinton
Baseball Beat: Friday, May 18th
Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 18th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal (Red Sox Beat)
Song: Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Brian Anderson, Broadcaster, Milwaukee Brewers
Song: Strange Brew by Cream
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mike Shannon, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Brown, Broadcaster, Houston Astros
Song: Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls From Actual Listeners
Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including his piece on Jason Giambi’s stating baseball should apologize about steroids in the game. He also discussed how the conversation with Giambi occurred and touched on whether Commissioner Bud Selig should be at the game when Barry Bonds passes Hank Aaron for the all-time home run record. The segment is worthy of a reply as it is the key story of the day. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including the club’s early season success and this weekend’s series with the Atlanta Braves. Anderson discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the club’s rough times on the road of late and this weekend’s series with the Minnesota Twins. He also discussed meeting Charley before calling his first game on Opening Day and the advice Charley gave him prior to the game. Shannon discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the club’s horrendous start to the year and Josh Hancock’s death. He also chatted about some of the older St. Louis Cardinals teams he played on. Brown discussed the Houston Astros including their recent win streak and Hunter Pence’s impact on the club.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Strange Brew by Cream
2:25 p.m.
Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal (Red Sox Beat)
Song: Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Brian Anderson, Broadcaster, Milwaukee Brewers
Song: Strange Brew by Cream
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mike Shannon, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Brown, Broadcaster, Houston Astros
Song: Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls From Actual Listeners
Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including his piece on Jason Giambi’s stating baseball should apologize about steroids in the game. He also discussed how the conversation with Giambi occurred and touched on whether Commissioner Bud Selig should be at the game when Barry Bonds passes Hank Aaron for the all-time home run record. The segment is worthy of a reply as it is the key story of the day. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including the club’s early season success and this weekend’s series with the Atlanta Braves. Anderson discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the club’s rough times on the road of late and this weekend’s series with the Minnesota Twins. He also discussed meeting Charley before calling his first game on Opening Day and the advice Charley gave him prior to the game. Shannon discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the club’s horrendous start to the year and Josh Hancock’s death. He also chatted about some of the older St. Louis Cardinals teams he played on. Brown discussed the Houston Astros including their recent win streak and Hunter Pence’s impact on the club.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Strange Brew by Cream
2:25 p.m.
Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 17th
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 17th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
Phillips discussed national headlines including the recent rash of injuries around Major League Baseball as well as the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Roberts discussed national and New York headlines including Roger Clemens signing and George Steinbrenner. Plunkett discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the club’s anemic offense and this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Downey discussed the Chicago Cubs and White Sox including stories surrounding each organization. Baggarly discussed the San Francisco Giants resurgence following their slow start to the season. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and General Manager Brian Sabean’s contract. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers including this week’s series in Orlando, Florida with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as well as Eric Gagne’s return.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Shape I'm In by The Band
1:45 p.m.
House in California by Keb Mo
2:25 p.m.
Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:45 p.m.
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Phillips, ESPN
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Selena Roberts, New York Times
Song: The Shape I'm In by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register (Angels Beat)
Song: House in California by Keb Mo
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Andrew Baggarly, San Jose Mercury News (Giants Beat)
Song: Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News (Rangers Beat)
Song: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young
Phillips discussed national headlines including the recent rash of injuries around Major League Baseball as well as the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Roberts discussed national and New York headlines including Roger Clemens signing and George Steinbrenner. Plunkett discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the club’s anemic offense and this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Downey discussed the Chicago Cubs and White Sox including stories surrounding each organization. Baggarly discussed the San Francisco Giants resurgence following their slow start to the season. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and General Manager Brian Sabean’s contract. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers including this week’s series in Orlando, Florida with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as well as Eric Gagne’s return.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Shape I'm In by The Band
1:45 p.m.
House in California by Keb Mo
2:25 p.m.
Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:45 p.m.
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young
Clips to Click
This week, I've posted only my favorite Media of the Week. As I prepare for Baseball Beat each day, I read a substantial amount of articles around the country. I select my favorite pieces and provide a link in the blog. This week had some great pieces including a book worm Yankee (by Tyler Kepner), 40-year old pitchers (by Carroll Rogers), and some great debates about whether the Commissioner should attend when Barry Bonds passes Hank Aaron's all-time home run record. As usual there is also this week's baseball book and blog of the week.
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MEDIA of the WEEK
MEDIA of the WEEK
Clips to Click:
- Angels must beg, borrow or steal by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
- Clemens challenges Garner's recent claims by Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Houston Cronicle
- How do Twins lose? Let us count ways by Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Gillick registers his disappointment by Jim Salisbury, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Schilling acts, retracts by Johnette Howard, Newsday
- Ban beer in clubhouse? Then don't sell it to fans, either by Paul Hagen, Philadelphia Daily News
- Nationals' Transition Extends Off Field by Barry Svrluga, Washington Post
- It's official: Season is over for Blue Jays by Richard Griffin, Toronto Star
- Dave Stewart still bringing heat by Dan Brown, San Jose Mercury News
- Ortiz tries to right a wrong by Jackie MacMullan, Boston Globe
- Studying the Majors, With 200 Books to Go by Tyler Kepner, New York Times
- Baseball is ripe for a 12-step program by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
- Hope you enjoyed season by Joe Posnanski, Kansas City Star
- Decision for Schilling? No. Lots going on? Yes by Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe
- Pitchers still firing away at 4o by Carroll Rogers, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- What Kind of History Is Bonds Making? by Murray Chass, New York Times
- It's getting old: Bats still cold by Dave Van Dyck, Chicago Tribune
- 1st-class star for Second City? by Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
- Lastings' latest bad rap by Ian Begley, New York Daily News
Clips to Click - Performance Enhancing Drugs:
- Players Turn Off Mitchell Records by T.J. Quinn and Teri Thompson, New York Daily News
- Baseball's hallowed ground no shelter from steroid talk by Peter Schmuck, Baltimore Sun
- Mum Is the Word in Steroid Inquiry by Murray Chass, New York Times
Clips to Click - Commissioner Bud Selig/Barry Bonds Debate:
- The Commissioner of Baseball Is on Deck by Bill Pennington, New York Times
- Selig must witness Bonds' milestone by John Eisenberg, Baltimore Sun
- Message to Selig on Bonds' 756th: Don't go there by Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times
- Bud must be there when Barry hits 756 by Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
- The Selig style all over response to looming Bonds' record by Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
- Astros slugger believes Selig should be present for Bonds' event by Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Houston Chronicle
Blog of the Week:
Baseball Book of the Week:
- Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits by David Ortiz and Tony Massarotti
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Baseball Beat: Wednesday, May 16th
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, May 16th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
In Studio: David O’Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
Song: Home at Last by Steely Dan
1:45 p.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, New York Daily News
Song: Eye in the Sky by Alan Parsons
2:05 p.m. - Commissioner Selig/Barry Bonds Debate
Guest: Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times
Guest: John Eisenberg, Baltimore Sun
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Kevin Kernan, New York Post (Tampa, FL)
Song: This Old Heart of Mine by Isley Brothers
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: The Long Race by Bruce Hornsby
Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including his piece on the Milwaukee Brewers and Carlos Zambrano’s contract situation. O’Brien joined Baseball Beat in studio as the Atlanta Braves are in town facing the Washington Nationals this week. He discussed the injury to John Smoltz from Monday, Andruw Jones struggles, and Liberty Media taking ownership of the Braves today. Quinn discussed latest with performance enhancing drugs in baseball and the cooperation of professional sports to address the issue. Dwyre and Eisenberg debated whether Commissioner Bud Selig should be present for Barry Bonds breaking Hank Aaron’s all-time home run record. They had opposing views on the subject as each wrote pieces over the weekend. It’s a very good debate that is worthy of reply. Kernan joined Baseball Beat from Tampa where he is covering Roger Clemens preparations to return to the New York Yankees. He discussed yesterday’s pitching session including the prospects that were present. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians including the club’s success in the American League Central thus far this season.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Home at Last by Steely Dan
1:45 p.m.
Eye in the Sky by Alan Parsons
2:25 p.m.
This Old Heart of Mine by Isley Brothers
2:45 p.m.
The Long Race by Bruce Hornsby
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
In Studio: David O’Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
Song: Home at Last by Steely Dan
1:45 p.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, New York Daily News
Song: Eye in the Sky by Alan Parsons
2:05 p.m. - Commissioner Selig/Barry Bonds Debate
Guest: Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times
Guest: John Eisenberg, Baltimore Sun
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Kevin Kernan, New York Post (Tampa, FL)
Song: This Old Heart of Mine by Isley Brothers
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: The Long Race by Bruce Hornsby
Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including his piece on the Milwaukee Brewers and Carlos Zambrano’s contract situation. O’Brien joined Baseball Beat in studio as the Atlanta Braves are in town facing the Washington Nationals this week. He discussed the injury to John Smoltz from Monday, Andruw Jones struggles, and Liberty Media taking ownership of the Braves today. Quinn discussed latest with performance enhancing drugs in baseball and the cooperation of professional sports to address the issue. Dwyre and Eisenberg debated whether Commissioner Bud Selig should be present for Barry Bonds breaking Hank Aaron’s all-time home run record. They had opposing views on the subject as each wrote pieces over the weekend. It’s a very good debate that is worthy of reply. Kernan joined Baseball Beat from Tampa where he is covering Roger Clemens preparations to return to the New York Yankees. He discussed yesterday’s pitching session including the prospects that were present. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians including the club’s success in the American League Central thus far this season.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Home at Last by Steely Dan
1:45 p.m.
Eye in the Sky by Alan Parsons
2:25 p.m.
This Old Heart of Mine by Isley Brothers
2:45 p.m.
The Long Race by Bruce Hornsby
Baseball Beat: Tuesday, May 15th
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 15th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Dickerson, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: Come on in My Kitchen by Keb 'Mo
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Wittenmyer, Chicago Sun-Times (Cubs Beat)
Song: I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News (Yankees Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Devil Rays Beat)
Song: Ain't Nobody Home by Howard Tate
Song: It's a Small World from Disney Compilation
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Salisbury, Philadelphia Inquirer
Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including John Smoltz pinky injury, Shawn Hill’s elbow injury, Milwaukee Brewers and the National League Central, and the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens. Dickerson discussed the Detroit Tigers including last night’s loss to Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox and Gary Sheffield’s impact on the club. Wittenmyer discussed the Chicago Cubs including being on the beat since spring training, Derrick Lee’s neck, Carlos Zambrano’s contract situation, and last night’s tough loss in New York. Feinsand discussed the New York Yankees including the club’s recently improved pitching, Mike Mussina’s back, Mariano Rivera’s career and season, Roger Clemens, and the club’s hopes to compete for the American League Wild Card. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays home series in Orlando, Florida this week. He discussed the facilities and Tampa Bay operations in Orlando including the club’s early season success. Salisbury discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Jamie Moyer’s leadership following the Howard Eskin/Charlie Manuel dispute, Ryan Howard's injury, and last night’s big win.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Come on in My Kitchen by Keb 'Mo
1:45 p.m.
I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
2:25 p.m.
Ain't Nobody Home by Howard Tate
It's a Small World from Disney Compilation
2:45 p.m.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Dickerson, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: Come on in My Kitchen by Keb 'Mo
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Wittenmyer, Chicago Sun-Times (Cubs Beat)
Song: I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News (Yankees Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Devil Rays Beat)
Song: Ain't Nobody Home by Howard Tate
Song: It's a Small World from Disney Compilation
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Salisbury, Philadelphia Inquirer
Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including John Smoltz pinky injury, Shawn Hill’s elbow injury, Milwaukee Brewers and the National League Central, and the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens. Dickerson discussed the Detroit Tigers including last night’s loss to Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox and Gary Sheffield’s impact on the club. Wittenmyer discussed the Chicago Cubs including being on the beat since spring training, Derrick Lee’s neck, Carlos Zambrano’s contract situation, and last night’s tough loss in New York. Feinsand discussed the New York Yankees including the club’s recently improved pitching, Mike Mussina’s back, Mariano Rivera’s career and season, Roger Clemens, and the club’s hopes to compete for the American League Wild Card. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays home series in Orlando, Florida this week. He discussed the facilities and Tampa Bay operations in Orlando including the club’s early season success. Salisbury discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Jamie Moyer’s leadership following the Howard Eskin/Charlie Manuel dispute, Ryan Howard's injury, and last night’s big win.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Come on in My Kitchen by Keb 'Mo
1:45 p.m.
I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
2:25 p.m.
Ain't Nobody Home by Howard Tate
It's a Small World from Disney Compilation
2:45 p.m.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Monday, May 14, 2007
Baseball Beat: Monday, May 14th
Here is the rundown for the Monday, May 14th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05pm
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25pm
Guest: Michael Silverman, Boston Herald
Song: My True Story by The Jive Five
1:45pm
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: End of the Line by Traveling Wilburys
2:05pm
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com - NYM
2:25pm
Guest: Richard Griffin, Toronto Star
Song: King of Pain by The Police
2:45pm
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle
Song: Happy Jack by The Who
Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed his piece on the two managers who are using their bullpens early and often: Bud Black and Joe Torre. He talked about the possible negative effects of this down the stretch of the season. He and Charley also discussed Jeff Weaver being placed on the DL and how well the Dodgers starting pitchers have been performing. Silverman discussed his David Ortiz story last week that was misinterpreted in the headline and made Ortiz extremely angry as it inferred that he unwittingly used steroids. That was not the intention of the headline writer nor Silverman, but it has had negative implications for the paper. The discussion then turned into the general relationship between beat writers and players. Christensen discussed the Twins' designating Sideny Ponson for assignment, Joe Mauer being out 3-4 more weeks with his leg injury, and how offense has been the major struggle for the Twins thus far. Noble discussed the Mets' taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers over the weekend, and how Oliver Perez pitched brilliantly. He also talked about how great Jose Reyes has continued to be for the Mets. Griffin talked about Roy Halladay's emergency appendectomy and Troy Glaus' leg injury. He and Charley talked about how the injuries in Toronto are so numerous and that they have no clubhouse leader, player or manager, to help get them through these times. Slusser discussed the emergence of Jack Cust with the A's and how amazing his play has been given that he came to the A's as a player to be named later. She also updated the status of Mike Piazza's shoulder and the rehab of Rich Harden.
Tunes Summary:
1:25pm
My True Story by The Jive Five
1:45pm
End of the Line by Traveling Wilburys
2:25pm
King of Pain by The Police
2:45pm
Happy Jack by The Who
1:05pm
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25pm
Guest: Michael Silverman, Boston Herald
Song: My True Story by The Jive Five
1:45pm
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: End of the Line by Traveling Wilburys
2:05pm
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com - NYM
2:25pm
Guest: Richard Griffin, Toronto Star
Song: King of Pain by The Police
2:45pm
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle
Song: Happy Jack by The Who
Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed his piece on the two managers who are using their bullpens early and often: Bud Black and Joe Torre. He talked about the possible negative effects of this down the stretch of the season. He and Charley also discussed Jeff Weaver being placed on the DL and how well the Dodgers starting pitchers have been performing. Silverman discussed his David Ortiz story last week that was misinterpreted in the headline and made Ortiz extremely angry as it inferred that he unwittingly used steroids. That was not the intention of the headline writer nor Silverman, but it has had negative implications for the paper. The discussion then turned into the general relationship between beat writers and players. Christensen discussed the Twins' designating Sideny Ponson for assignment, Joe Mauer being out 3-4 more weeks with his leg injury, and how offense has been the major struggle for the Twins thus far. Noble discussed the Mets' taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers over the weekend, and how Oliver Perez pitched brilliantly. He also talked about how great Jose Reyes has continued to be for the Mets. Griffin talked about Roy Halladay's emergency appendectomy and Troy Glaus' leg injury. He and Charley talked about how the injuries in Toronto are so numerous and that they have no clubhouse leader, player or manager, to help get them through these times. Slusser discussed the emergence of Jack Cust with the A's and how amazing his play has been given that he came to the A's as a player to be named later. She also updated the status of Mike Piazza's shoulder and the rehab of Rich Harden.
Tunes Summary:
1:25pm
My True Story by The Jive Five
1:45pm
End of the Line by Traveling Wilburys
2:25pm
King of Pain by The Police
2:45pm
Happy Jack by The Who
Friday, May 11, 2007
Baseball Beat: Friday, May 11th
Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 11th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner:
1:05pm
Guest: Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
1:25pm
Guest: Pedro Gomez, ESPN
Song: Further On Up the Road by The Band w/ Eric Clapton (from The Last Waltz album)
1:45pm
Guest: Pete Van Wieren, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood
2:05pm
Guest: Tim Brown, Yahoo! Sports
2:25pm
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal
Song: Who Are You by The Who
2:45pm
Listener Calls
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries
Boswell opened by discussing being stuck in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge closure yesterday, being only 8 miles from his home and having to detour 200 miles around the Bay to get home 8 hours later. He also discussed the fate of the Nationals and expects them to spend more money following the conclusion of the season. Gomez is back on the Barry Bonds watch, and he talked about Schilling’s comments in relation to Bonds as well as the difference between this year and years’ past in terms of Bonds' performance. He also discussed Bonds hitting the HR on the road as opposed to hitting it at home. Van Wieren talked about upcoming 2b Kelly Johnson and about his history as the long time Atlanta Braves Broadcaster. Brown talked about the Mitchell investigation and also about Barry Bonds. He expressed his awe at the feat Barry Bonds may accomplish especially at his age. He also liked the Yankees bringing in Roger Clemens. Haudricourt talked about the first place Brewers and their left field position as well as their impressive start. He also touched on the difference between this year and last year’s Brewers , such as JJ Hardy and Prince Fielders current offensive surge.
Tunes Summary:
1:25pm
Further On Up the Road by The Band with Eric Clapton (from The Last Waltz album)
1:45pm
Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood
2:25pm
Who Are You by The Who
2:45pm
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:05pm
Guest: Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
1:25pm
Guest: Pedro Gomez, ESPN
Song: Further On Up the Road by The Band w/ Eric Clapton (from The Last Waltz album)
1:45pm
Guest: Pete Van Wieren, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood
2:05pm
Guest: Tim Brown, Yahoo! Sports
2:25pm
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal
Song: Who Are You by The Who
2:45pm
Listener Calls
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries
Boswell opened by discussing being stuck in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge closure yesterday, being only 8 miles from his home and having to detour 200 miles around the Bay to get home 8 hours later. He also discussed the fate of the Nationals and expects them to spend more money following the conclusion of the season. Gomez is back on the Barry Bonds watch, and he talked about Schilling’s comments in relation to Bonds as well as the difference between this year and years’ past in terms of Bonds' performance. He also discussed Bonds hitting the HR on the road as opposed to hitting it at home. Van Wieren talked about upcoming 2b Kelly Johnson and about his history as the long time Atlanta Braves Broadcaster. Brown talked about the Mitchell investigation and also about Barry Bonds. He expressed his awe at the feat Barry Bonds may accomplish especially at his age. He also liked the Yankees bringing in Roger Clemens. Haudricourt talked about the first place Brewers and their left field position as well as their impressive start. He also touched on the difference between this year and last year’s Brewers , such as JJ Hardy and Prince Fielders current offensive surge.
Tunes Summary:
1:25pm
Further On Up the Road by The Band with Eric Clapton (from The Last Waltz album)
1:45pm
Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood
2:25pm
Who Are You by The Who
2:45pm
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 10th
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 10th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is off today as he is broadcasting the Los Angeles Dodgers day game. Chuck Wilson will be hosting.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Dayn Perry, FoxSports.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Bradley, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Blair, Globe and Mail
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hurd, Contra Costa Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Adam McCalvy, MLB.com (Brewers Beat)
Guest Summaries:
Perry discussed national headlines including the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, Rogers Clemens, Joel Zumaya’s injury, and his piece on Miguel Cabrera. Bradley discussed the Atlanta Braves and last night’s pitching match-up between John Smoltz and Greg Maddux. Blair discussed the Toronto Blue Jays losing streak and the issues with the club’s rotation. Hurd discussed national headlines including the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds. Conlin discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Ryan Howard and the change in his swing as well as Pat Burell’s lack of production. There was also a chat about his column and writing style as well as his thoughts on blogs. McCalvy discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including their lead in the National League Central.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Dayn Perry, FoxSports.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Bradley, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Blair, Globe and Mail
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hurd, Contra Costa Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Adam McCalvy, MLB.com (Brewers Beat)
Guest Summaries:
Perry discussed national headlines including the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, Rogers Clemens, Joel Zumaya’s injury, and his piece on Miguel Cabrera. Bradley discussed the Atlanta Braves and last night’s pitching match-up between John Smoltz and Greg Maddux. Blair discussed the Toronto Blue Jays losing streak and the issues with the club’s rotation. Hurd discussed national headlines including the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds. Conlin discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Ryan Howard and the change in his swing as well as Pat Burell’s lack of production. There was also a chat about his column and writing style as well as his thoughts on blogs. McCalvy discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including their lead in the National League Central.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Alternative Dispute Resolution & the History of Baseball: Part Four
IV. BASEBALL’S HISTORIC ARBITRATOR
Peter Seitz
Peter Seitz was a veteran of 40 years of arbitration.[1] He was a lawyer and member of the American Arbitration Association’s labor-management panel. In 1965-66, he was part of the panel that studied collective-bargaining procedures in New York City and made recommendations that provided the basis for the Office of Collective Bargaining and the city’s current labor law. A member of the National Wage Stabilization Board, counsel and assistant to the director of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and director of industrial relations for the Defense Department.[2] He had a reputation as a professional and intelligent arbitrator.[3] Seitz was also a student of history and literature as is evidenced in his frequent letters.[4]
Baseball’s first professional arbitrator was Gabriel Alexander of Detroit. In the fall of 1974, the owners and MLBPA agreed upon Seitz as the successor to the retiring Alexander.[5] When he was selected as baseball’s impartial arbitrator he was not considered pro-union. There was a wealth of professional sports arbitrations by Seitz who worked as an arbitrator for the National Basketball Association (hereafter “NBA”) and the NBA Players Association (hereafter “NBAPA”). MLBPA’s Miller had not been particularly impressed with his decisions while he was with the Steelworkers Union. As any reasonable person would do, Miller researched Seitz background as an arbitrator in union disputes with particular emphasis on the NBA.
In a 1969 arbitration for the NBA and NBAPA, Seitz noted in an opinion the 1969 California Court of Appeals ruling which gave NBA star Rick Barry the right to sign with the Oakland Oaks of the rival American Basketball Association after playing out his option year with the San Francisco Warriors. The wording of the renewal clause of the NBA’s Uniform Player Contract was copied from baseball standard player’s contract. Miller felt this decision was significant as an indicator of Seitz legal mind.[6] Prior to the Messersmith/McNally arbitration, the Player Relations Committee’s (hereafter “PRC”) attorneys looked over Seitz Hunter decision and NBA arbitrations. After lengthy discussion, the PRC voted 6-1 in favor of keeping Seitz as arbitrator with the lone dissenter being the Expos, McHale.[7]
Seitz soon became the first and only historic arbitrator in baseball history as he was the deciding vote in the Hunter and Messersmith/McNally arbitrations. To the owners, Seitz name will live in infamy. To the players, he was their Abraham Lincoln, the man who freed the slaves. The difference being when Lincoln freed the slaves he was not fired, while Seitz was immediately terminated.[8] “I am not a new Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves. I wasn’t striking a blow at the reserve clause. I was just interpreting the renewal clause as a lawyer and elderly arbitrator,” said Seitz following the Messersmith decision.[9]
In 1977, Seitz gave an interview to The Chronicle of National Academy of Arbitrators (hereafter “The Chronicle”) and discussed his thoughts on baseball, owners, and firing:
When I signed my name to the reserve system decision I was instructed by my employers not to distribute the document nor to discuss it with sports reporters, many could not report it properly, and not to write or make speeches about it. But I bethought myself of my First Amendment rights.
So I held several press conferences, I announced my retirement as baseball arbitrator, and I explaining the impact of my decision. I refrained from any characterization of the parties or a discussion of the points they had attempted to make before the panel. For some days thereafter, sportswriters called to thank me for the assistance I had given them in writing a factual story of what the decision meant.[10]
Throughout the interview, Seitz’s angst grew as he described the incompetent reporting of the decision by the press. “…one Neanderthal type in a column of a paper with enormous circulation, who did not attend my briefing session, got everything wrong and called me a terrorist with a bomb in my hands, a little Napoleon destroying the American game.” The attacks by the press and baseball’s ownership personally and professionally bothered him to great lengths. The “Neanderthal” even produced a theory that Seitz was a former Brooklyn Dodgers fan and used the Messersmith decision to get back at Walter O’Malley for moving the franchise to Los Angeles. The reporting could not have been further from the truth.
In 1982, Seitz wrote a letter to Commissioner Kuhn concerning his termination:
Normally, a hapless pitcher, bring removed from the mound in the course of an inning will get a few kind words from the manager for his efforts, perhaps a reassuring pat on the back and even an opportunity to doff his cap in deference to the applause of the more sensitive and appreciative audience. This is part of what makes baseball a sport rather than a cockfight. I am afraid too many of the franchise owners, your clients, are unaware of this.
He never forgave the owners for the misgivings and embarrassment of his termination. Likewise, the owners never forgave Seitz for his ruling. The greatest indignation was that he was treated in a manner not befitting a professional of his stature. During his tenure as baseball’s impartial arbitrator, he actually ruled in the owners’ favor more often than not.[11] While Seitz is known for his two rulings in favor of the players, he worked on numerous other arbitrations in baseball. Years later, the owner decided to not renew Kuhn’s contract as commissioner and Seitz thought it the perfect moment to drop Kuhn a line:
Dear Mr. Kuhn,
In time, as it happened to Cardinal Wolsey, Sit Thomas More, Archbishop Cranmer, Billy Martin (the itinerant and ubiquitous manager) and to Seitz (your one-time quondam arbitrator) destiny has finally overtaken Bowie Kuhn. I take no pleasure in welcoming you into the company of the erstwhile makers and shakers. Indeed, I feel some remorse, despite the fact that there were some rather important occasions when your convictions were at odds with my own. The Messersmith Case, by now, is as ancient history as the Carthaginian Wars. I bear no discernible scars and I am cast out by the Major Leagues with the same grave and empathy as John Milton’s Jehovah when he cast out Satan from heaven in Paradise Lost. The fact that I did make some small contribution to dispute settlement in baseball (it is my impression that aside from the Catfish Hunter and Reserve System cases, the clubs benefited more from my decisions that the Players’ Association) was utterly ignored. I was dismissed unceremoniously with the conventional pink slip without a word of kindness except from John Gaherin, who, being a gentleman, could not act otherwise…At the age of seventy-seven my indignation at the crude, vulgar and offensive manner in which the owners saw fit to disparage my professionalism and integrity is considerably mellowed by time…The fact that we had strongly contradictory views on the Messersmith Case, however, does not dissuade me from hoping that your departure from your post as Commissioner will not be characterized by the meanness and rudeness which accompanied my dismissal…
Very truly yours,
Peter Seitz[12]
After baseball, Seitz continued to work as an arbitrator for the NBA. He wrote occasional letters to the New York Times that were both knowledgeable and acerbic. Of all his work, Seitz left his most indelible impact on baseball. His impact can only be compared to other legendary baseball figures such as Branch Rickey and Miller. Seitz was once asked if he was bothered that Jim “Catfish” Hunter never thanked him during his retirement and Hall of Fame induction speech. Hunter thanked George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, and his former managers but never mentioned Seitz, whose ruling provided his great lifetime of wealth. “He doesn’t have to thank me. You don’t thank a judge for doing his duty and you don’t thank an arbitrator. He should thank Marvin Miller.”[13]
On October 18th, 1983, Seitz died at Lenox Hill Hospital after spinal surgery at age 78.[14] At the end of his interview with The Chronicle, Seitz was asked if had enjoyed his life as an arbitrator and he responded, “If I were reborn, I probably would lack the good sense and judgment to do anything else. Absent rebirth, I am as happy as one with my dour personality can be.”[15]
V. CONCLUSION
Curt Flood got the ball rolling. In negotiations for the second and third basic agreements, arbitration of grievances and salary arbitration were established. The arbitration clause presented a forum for Jim “Catfish” Hunter to bring his breach of contract claim and named him baseball’s first free agent. Arbitration allowed Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally a stage to present their case against the reserve clause and the infantecent right of renewal. Salary arbitration allowed the player masses an opportunity to have a true say in their salary for the first time.
ADR comes in many forms such as negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. This paper has only scratched the surface of the impact of ADR in baseball. Its greatest accomplishment is the downfall of the reserve clause, but it has many other functions and achievements throughout baseball’s rich history and beyond. If Peter Seitz is the Abraham Lincoln of baseball, then ADR had to be the Emancipation Proclamation for baseball.
END NOTES:
[1] Kenneth Denlinger, If You Don’t Like the Call, Then Fire the Umpire, The Washington Post, Dec. 25, 1975, at E11.
[2] Damon Stetson, Peter Seitz, 78, the Arbitrator In Baseball Free-Agent Case, N.Y. Times, Oct. 19, 1983, at D25.
[3] Miller, at 245. [4] Miller, at 333.
[5] Red Smith, Christmas Spirit, N.Y. Times, Dec. 24, 1975, at 15.
[6] Miller, at 246. [7] Bowie Kuhn, Hardball 156, Times Books (1987).
[8] Murray Chass, Baseball’s Abraham Lincoln, N.Y. Times, Sep. 25, 1979, at C13.
[9] Kenneth Denlinger, If You Don’t Like the Call, Then Fire the Umpire, The Washington Post, Dec. 25, 1975, at E11.
[10] Red Smith, Arbitrators and Whooping Cranes, N.Y. Times, May 25, 1977, at 23.
[11] Miller, at 246. [12] Miller, at 332. [13] Chass, at C13.
[14] Damon Stetson, Peter Seitz, 78, the Arbitrator In Baseball Free-Agent Case, N.Y. Times, Oct. 19, 1983, at D25.
[15] Smith, at 23.
Peter Seitz
Peter Seitz was a veteran of 40 years of arbitration.[1] He was a lawyer and member of the American Arbitration Association’s labor-management panel. In 1965-66, he was part of the panel that studied collective-bargaining procedures in New York City and made recommendations that provided the basis for the Office of Collective Bargaining and the city’s current labor law. A member of the National Wage Stabilization Board, counsel and assistant to the director of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and director of industrial relations for the Defense Department.[2] He had a reputation as a professional and intelligent arbitrator.[3] Seitz was also a student of history and literature as is evidenced in his frequent letters.[4]
Baseball’s first professional arbitrator was Gabriel Alexander of Detroit. In the fall of 1974, the owners and MLBPA agreed upon Seitz as the successor to the retiring Alexander.[5] When he was selected as baseball’s impartial arbitrator he was not considered pro-union. There was a wealth of professional sports arbitrations by Seitz who worked as an arbitrator for the National Basketball Association (hereafter “NBA”) and the NBA Players Association (hereafter “NBAPA”). MLBPA’s Miller had not been particularly impressed with his decisions while he was with the Steelworkers Union. As any reasonable person would do, Miller researched Seitz background as an arbitrator in union disputes with particular emphasis on the NBA.
In a 1969 arbitration for the NBA and NBAPA, Seitz noted in an opinion the 1969 California Court of Appeals ruling which gave NBA star Rick Barry the right to sign with the Oakland Oaks of the rival American Basketball Association after playing out his option year with the San Francisco Warriors. The wording of the renewal clause of the NBA’s Uniform Player Contract was copied from baseball standard player’s contract. Miller felt this decision was significant as an indicator of Seitz legal mind.[6] Prior to the Messersmith/McNally arbitration, the Player Relations Committee’s (hereafter “PRC”) attorneys looked over Seitz Hunter decision and NBA arbitrations. After lengthy discussion, the PRC voted 6-1 in favor of keeping Seitz as arbitrator with the lone dissenter being the Expos, McHale.[7]
Seitz soon became the first and only historic arbitrator in baseball history as he was the deciding vote in the Hunter and Messersmith/McNally arbitrations. To the owners, Seitz name will live in infamy. To the players, he was their Abraham Lincoln, the man who freed the slaves. The difference being when Lincoln freed the slaves he was not fired, while Seitz was immediately terminated.[8] “I am not a new Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves. I wasn’t striking a blow at the reserve clause. I was just interpreting the renewal clause as a lawyer and elderly arbitrator,” said Seitz following the Messersmith decision.[9]
In 1977, Seitz gave an interview to The Chronicle of National Academy of Arbitrators (hereafter “The Chronicle”) and discussed his thoughts on baseball, owners, and firing:
When I signed my name to the reserve system decision I was instructed by my employers not to distribute the document nor to discuss it with sports reporters, many could not report it properly, and not to write or make speeches about it. But I bethought myself of my First Amendment rights.
So I held several press conferences, I announced my retirement as baseball arbitrator, and I explaining the impact of my decision. I refrained from any characterization of the parties or a discussion of the points they had attempted to make before the panel. For some days thereafter, sportswriters called to thank me for the assistance I had given them in writing a factual story of what the decision meant.[10]
Throughout the interview, Seitz’s angst grew as he described the incompetent reporting of the decision by the press. “…one Neanderthal type in a column of a paper with enormous circulation, who did not attend my briefing session, got everything wrong and called me a terrorist with a bomb in my hands, a little Napoleon destroying the American game.” The attacks by the press and baseball’s ownership personally and professionally bothered him to great lengths. The “Neanderthal” even produced a theory that Seitz was a former Brooklyn Dodgers fan and used the Messersmith decision to get back at Walter O’Malley for moving the franchise to Los Angeles. The reporting could not have been further from the truth.
In 1982, Seitz wrote a letter to Commissioner Kuhn concerning his termination:
Normally, a hapless pitcher, bring removed from the mound in the course of an inning will get a few kind words from the manager for his efforts, perhaps a reassuring pat on the back and even an opportunity to doff his cap in deference to the applause of the more sensitive and appreciative audience. This is part of what makes baseball a sport rather than a cockfight. I am afraid too many of the franchise owners, your clients, are unaware of this.
He never forgave the owners for the misgivings and embarrassment of his termination. Likewise, the owners never forgave Seitz for his ruling. The greatest indignation was that he was treated in a manner not befitting a professional of his stature. During his tenure as baseball’s impartial arbitrator, he actually ruled in the owners’ favor more often than not.[11] While Seitz is known for his two rulings in favor of the players, he worked on numerous other arbitrations in baseball. Years later, the owner decided to not renew Kuhn’s contract as commissioner and Seitz thought it the perfect moment to drop Kuhn a line:
Dear Mr. Kuhn,
In time, as it happened to Cardinal Wolsey, Sit Thomas More, Archbishop Cranmer, Billy Martin (the itinerant and ubiquitous manager) and to Seitz (your one-time quondam arbitrator) destiny has finally overtaken Bowie Kuhn. I take no pleasure in welcoming you into the company of the erstwhile makers and shakers. Indeed, I feel some remorse, despite the fact that there were some rather important occasions when your convictions were at odds with my own. The Messersmith Case, by now, is as ancient history as the Carthaginian Wars. I bear no discernible scars and I am cast out by the Major Leagues with the same grave and empathy as John Milton’s Jehovah when he cast out Satan from heaven in Paradise Lost. The fact that I did make some small contribution to dispute settlement in baseball (it is my impression that aside from the Catfish Hunter and Reserve System cases, the clubs benefited more from my decisions that the Players’ Association) was utterly ignored. I was dismissed unceremoniously with the conventional pink slip without a word of kindness except from John Gaherin, who, being a gentleman, could not act otherwise…At the age of seventy-seven my indignation at the crude, vulgar and offensive manner in which the owners saw fit to disparage my professionalism and integrity is considerably mellowed by time…The fact that we had strongly contradictory views on the Messersmith Case, however, does not dissuade me from hoping that your departure from your post as Commissioner will not be characterized by the meanness and rudeness which accompanied my dismissal…
Very truly yours,
Peter Seitz[12]
After baseball, Seitz continued to work as an arbitrator for the NBA. He wrote occasional letters to the New York Times that were both knowledgeable and acerbic. Of all his work, Seitz left his most indelible impact on baseball. His impact can only be compared to other legendary baseball figures such as Branch Rickey and Miller. Seitz was once asked if he was bothered that Jim “Catfish” Hunter never thanked him during his retirement and Hall of Fame induction speech. Hunter thanked George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, and his former managers but never mentioned Seitz, whose ruling provided his great lifetime of wealth. “He doesn’t have to thank me. You don’t thank a judge for doing his duty and you don’t thank an arbitrator. He should thank Marvin Miller.”[13]
On October 18th, 1983, Seitz died at Lenox Hill Hospital after spinal surgery at age 78.[14] At the end of his interview with The Chronicle, Seitz was asked if had enjoyed his life as an arbitrator and he responded, “If I were reborn, I probably would lack the good sense and judgment to do anything else. Absent rebirth, I am as happy as one with my dour personality can be.”[15]
V. CONCLUSION
Curt Flood got the ball rolling. In negotiations for the second and third basic agreements, arbitration of grievances and salary arbitration were established. The arbitration clause presented a forum for Jim “Catfish” Hunter to bring his breach of contract claim and named him baseball’s first free agent. Arbitration allowed Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally a stage to present their case against the reserve clause and the infantecent right of renewal. Salary arbitration allowed the player masses an opportunity to have a true say in their salary for the first time.
ADR comes in many forms such as negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. This paper has only scratched the surface of the impact of ADR in baseball. Its greatest accomplishment is the downfall of the reserve clause, but it has many other functions and achievements throughout baseball’s rich history and beyond. If Peter Seitz is the Abraham Lincoln of baseball, then ADR had to be the Emancipation Proclamation for baseball.
END NOTES:
[1] Kenneth Denlinger, If You Don’t Like the Call, Then Fire the Umpire, The Washington Post, Dec. 25, 1975, at E11.
[2] Damon Stetson, Peter Seitz, 78, the Arbitrator In Baseball Free-Agent Case, N.Y. Times, Oct. 19, 1983, at D25.
[3] Miller, at 245. [4] Miller, at 333.
[5] Red Smith, Christmas Spirit, N.Y. Times, Dec. 24, 1975, at 15.
[6] Miller, at 246. [7] Bowie Kuhn, Hardball 156, Times Books (1987).
[8] Murray Chass, Baseball’s Abraham Lincoln, N.Y. Times, Sep. 25, 1979, at C13.
[9] Kenneth Denlinger, If You Don’t Like the Call, Then Fire the Umpire, The Washington Post, Dec. 25, 1975, at E11.
[10] Red Smith, Arbitrators and Whooping Cranes, N.Y. Times, May 25, 1977, at 23.
[11] Miller, at 246. [12] Miller, at 332. [13] Chass, at C13.
[14] Damon Stetson, Peter Seitz, 78, the Arbitrator In Baseball Free-Agent Case, N.Y. Times, Oct. 19, 1983, at D25.
[15] Smith, at 23.
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MEDIA of the WEEK
MEDIA of the WEEK
Clips to Click:
- Playing left feels right to ex-National Soriano by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
- Brewers' owner likes rare view from above by Bob Nightengale, USA Today
- Baseball’s Steroid Panel Asks Active Players to Appear by Juliet Macur and David E. Sanger, New York Times
- No more shadows or silence for Aaron by Terence Moore, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Beer is widely available to Major Leaguers by Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Cards pitcher's death won't change culture by Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press
- The NFL has toughened its conduct policy. Is it time for baseball to do the same? by Vehe Gregorian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- La Russa's silence after DUI could hurt ability to lead by Bernie Miklasz, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Willits knows no limits: Angels scrappy outfielder works his way into lineup through determination, something learned from his hero - sister Wendi by Doug Padilla, Los Angeles Daily News
- Cox isn’t proud of ejections by Jeff Schultz, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Royals GM has to stick to the plan by Joe Posnanski, Kansas City Star
- Baseball should turn off the taps by Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News
- Sosa and Palmeiro Cited in Steroid Investigation by Duff Wilson, New York Times
- Baseball players, alcohol aren't abnormal mix by Jon Saraceno, USA Today
- Forum goes off topic by Jason Whitlock, Kansas City Star
- No matter how you slice it, he has concerns: Surgery involving skin cancer on his head looms, and the columnist is a little worried about his doctor's batting average by T.J. Simers, Los Angeles Daily News
- Patriotism, Defined and Enforced by Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times
- Paying the Price For a Plan by Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
- Rare pitching matchup evokes rarer era gone by by Mark Bradley, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Gillick can't undo Wade era overnight by Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News
Roger Clemens Clips to Click:
- Clemens Returns, and So Does Hope for Yankees by Tyler Kepner, New York Times
- Pinstriped Proceeding was Boss at his Best by Kevin Kernan, New York Post
- Rocket lands with Yankees again: N.Y. beats out Boston for ex-Sox ace Clemens by Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe
- Astros strike out on Clemens by Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
- Clemens' $28 million deal boggles mind by Mike Berardino, Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Beloved at first sight: Rocket debut wasn't pretty, but endearing by Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
- With Rocket, Yanks Shoot the Moon by Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
- 'Catfish' served perfectly by Dick Heller, Washington Times
- Uneasy Rider: Insuring Clemens a Big Risk by Richard Sandomir, New York Times
Blog of the Week:
- MLB Experts Blog on Yahoo Baseball with Tim Brown and Jeff Passan
Baseball Book of the Week:
- Home Run: the Definitive History of Baseball's Ultimate Weapon by David Vincent
Monday, May 7, 2007
Baseball Beat: Wednesday, May 9th
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, May 9th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun
Song: Wake Me, Shake Me by The Blues Project
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News (Reds Beat)
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: John Eisenberg, Baltimore Sun
Song: Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Denny Matthews, Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Kansas City Royals
Song: Slow Turning by John Hiatt
Guest Summaries:
Ratto discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds approach toward Hank Aaron’s home run record. He also discussed Curt Schilling including his blog and comments on local radio in Boston about Bonds. Elliott discussed the Toronto Blue Jays seven game losing streak including the club’s lack of pitching. McCoy discussed the Cincinnati Reds including a discussion of the club’s woeful bullpen. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including Curt Schilling’s blog and radio comments about Bonds. Eisenberg discussed the Baltimore Orioles including last night’s report about George Mitchell’s investigation on some former Orioles players including Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro. Matthews discussed the Kansas City Royals including Dayton Moore's organizational plan, Gil Meche’s early season success, and prospects Alex Gordon and Billy Butler's progress in the majors.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Wake Me, Shake Me by The Blues Project
1:45 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:05 p.m.
Respect by Aretha Franklin
2:25 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Slow Turning by John Hiatt
Charley Steiner will be broadcasting the Los Angeles Dodgers day game on Thursday, but Chuck Wilson will be hosting.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun
Song: Wake Me, Shake Me by The Blues Project
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News (Reds Beat)
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: John Eisenberg, Baltimore Sun
Song: Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Denny Matthews, Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Kansas City Royals
Song: Slow Turning by John Hiatt
Guest Summaries:
Ratto discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds approach toward Hank Aaron’s home run record. He also discussed Curt Schilling including his blog and comments on local radio in Boston about Bonds. Elliott discussed the Toronto Blue Jays seven game losing streak including the club’s lack of pitching. McCoy discussed the Cincinnati Reds including a discussion of the club’s woeful bullpen. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including Curt Schilling’s blog and radio comments about Bonds. Eisenberg discussed the Baltimore Orioles including last night’s report about George Mitchell’s investigation on some former Orioles players including Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro. Matthews discussed the Kansas City Royals including Dayton Moore's organizational plan, Gil Meche’s early season success, and prospects Alex Gordon and Billy Butler's progress in the majors.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Wake Me, Shake Me by The Blues Project
1:45 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:05 p.m.
Respect by Aretha Franklin
2:25 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Slow Turning by John Hiatt
Charley Steiner will be broadcasting the Los Angeles Dodgers day game on Thursday, but Chuck Wilson will be hosting.
Baseball Beat: Tuesday, May 8th
Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 8th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Krukow, Broadcaster, San Francisco Giants
Song: Hanging Around by Counting Crows
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Pete Caldera, The Record (Yankees Beat)
Song: Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
Song: Green Onions by Booker T & the MG's
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tommy Hutton, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
Song: Too Many Fish in the Sea by The Marvelettes
Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed the New York Yankees signing of Roger Clemens including thoughts about it possibly backfiring if Clemens gets injured. They also discussed Mike Mussina’s comment about Clemens age. Krukow discussed the San Francisco Giants including Barry Bonds and Tim Lincecum’s debut Sunday night. Caldera discussed the New York Yankees including Roger Clemens, Carl Pavano, and the remaining rotation. Rogers discussed the surging Chicago Cubs including their weekend sweep over the Washington Nationals as well as the team’s outfield alignment. They also discussed the National League Central and West as well as the best record baseball Tom Haudricourt. Hutton discussed the Florida Marlins including a discussion about Hanley Ramirez and the club’s injury woes.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hanging Around by Counting Crows
1:45 p.m.
Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
2:25 p.m.
Green Onions by Booker T & the MG's
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:45 p.m.
Too Many Fish in the Sea by The Marvelettes
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Krukow, Broadcaster, San Francisco Giants
Song: Hanging Around by Counting Crows
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Pete Caldera, The Record (Yankees Beat)
Song: Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Actual Calls from Actual Listeners
Song: Green Onions by Booker T & the MG's
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tommy Hutton, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
Song: Too Many Fish in the Sea by The Marvelettes
Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed the New York Yankees signing of Roger Clemens including thoughts about it possibly backfiring if Clemens gets injured. They also discussed Mike Mussina’s comment about Clemens age. Krukow discussed the San Francisco Giants including Barry Bonds and Tim Lincecum’s debut Sunday night. Caldera discussed the New York Yankees including Roger Clemens, Carl Pavano, and the remaining rotation. Rogers discussed the surging Chicago Cubs including their weekend sweep over the Washington Nationals as well as the team’s outfield alignment. They also discussed the National League Central and West as well as the best record baseball Tom Haudricourt. Hutton discussed the Florida Marlins including a discussion about Hanley Ramirez and the club’s injury woes.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hanging Around by Counting Crows
1:45 p.m.
Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
2:25 p.m.
Green Onions by Booker T & the MG's
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:45 p.m.
Too Many Fish in the Sea by The Marvelettes
Baseball Beat: Monday, May 7th
Here is the rundown for the Monday, May 7th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe
Song: Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
Song: When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN Magazine
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
Song: Ballad of a Well Known Gun by Elton John
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Blue Monday by Fats Domino
Guest Summaries:
Chass discussed the New York Yankees and the club’s signing of Roger Clemens. He also discussed the possibility of a June 1st return at Fenway as well as Clemens $28 million pro-rated salary and the increased timetable for his return. Cafardo discussed the Boston Red Sox and their reaction to Roger Clemens signing with the Yankees. There was also a discussion about Clemens renewing the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry as well as Curt Schilling remarks from his blog. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers seven game winning streak including Gary Sheffield’s resurgence and Joel Zumaya’s injury. Olney discussed national headlines including Clemens signing with the New York Yankees. He also discussed how Clemens will be a positive influence on Phillip Hughes. Justice discussed the Houston Astros and the club and city’s reaction to Clemens signing with the Yankees. He discussed Clemens last contract with the Yankees signed before 2003 and the current anger in the city with him leaving. Goold discussed the St. Louis Cardinals and the club’s lack of success since Josh Hancock’s death. He discussed the Cardinals rotation including Chris Carpenter missing the next three months with an injury and Braden Looper being the club’s defacto ace.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
1:45 p.m.
When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:25 p.m.
Ballad of a Well Known Gun by Elton John
2:45 p.m.
Blue Monday by Fats Domino
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe
Song: Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
Song: When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN Magazine
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
Song: Ballad of a Well Known Gun by Elton John
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Blue Monday by Fats Domino
Guest Summaries:
Chass discussed the New York Yankees and the club’s signing of Roger Clemens. He also discussed the possibility of a June 1st return at Fenway as well as Clemens $28 million pro-rated salary and the increased timetable for his return. Cafardo discussed the Boston Red Sox and their reaction to Roger Clemens signing with the Yankees. There was also a discussion about Clemens renewing the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry as well as Curt Schilling remarks from his blog. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers seven game winning streak including Gary Sheffield’s resurgence and Joel Zumaya’s injury. Olney discussed national headlines including Clemens signing with the New York Yankees. He also discussed how Clemens will be a positive influence on Phillip Hughes. Justice discussed the Houston Astros and the club and city’s reaction to Clemens signing with the Yankees. He discussed Clemens last contract with the Yankees signed before 2003 and the current anger in the city with him leaving. Goold discussed the St. Louis Cardinals and the club’s lack of success since Josh Hancock’s death. He discussed the Cardinals rotation including Chris Carpenter missing the next three months with an injury and Braden Looper being the club’s defacto ace.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
1:45 p.m.
When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:25 p.m.
Ballad of a Well Known Gun by Elton John
2:45 p.m.
Blue Monday by Fats Domino
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Baseball Beat: Friday, May 4th
Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 4th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN; Author, Is This a Great Game, or What?
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bryan Burwell, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Funeral for a Friend by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle
Song: Still the Same by Bob Segar
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Garlin, Actor, Curb Your Enthusiasm
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
Song: Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
Listener Calls
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Kurkjian discussed his new book Is This a Great Game or What? He discussed national headlines including the breaking news that Josh Hancock was driving under the influence when he was killed in his automobile accident. He also touched on the Atlanta Braves and Kelly Johnson, Boston Red Sox and Daisuke Matsuzaka, and the New York Yankees and Joe Torre; Burwell discussed the St. Louis Cardinals and Josh Hancock’s death including today’s news. He touched on alcohol in baseball as well as the Cardinals role in tacking this issue going forward; Schulman discussed the San Francisco Giants including Barry Bonds and prospect Tim Lincecum’s Major League pitching debut Sunday night; Garlin discussed the news he was just offered the part in a new movie. He also discussed his beloved Chicago Cubs including a great story about Kid Rock singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field; Rosenthal discussed national headlines including Josh Hancock, Tim Lincecum, New York Yankees, and his four-part series on the Washington Nationals.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Funeral for a Friend by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Still the Same by Bob Segar
2:25 p.m.
Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN; Author, Is This a Great Game, or What?
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bryan Burwell, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: Funeral for a Friend by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle
Song: Still the Same by Bob Segar
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Garlin, Actor, Curb Your Enthusiasm
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
Song: Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
Listener Calls
Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Kurkjian discussed his new book Is This a Great Game or What? He discussed national headlines including the breaking news that Josh Hancock was driving under the influence when he was killed in his automobile accident. He also touched on the Atlanta Braves and Kelly Johnson, Boston Red Sox and Daisuke Matsuzaka, and the New York Yankees and Joe Torre; Burwell discussed the St. Louis Cardinals and Josh Hancock’s death including today’s news. He touched on alcohol in baseball as well as the Cardinals role in tacking this issue going forward; Schulman discussed the San Francisco Giants including Barry Bonds and prospect Tim Lincecum’s Major League pitching debut Sunday night; Garlin discussed the news he was just offered the part in a new movie. He also discussed his beloved Chicago Cubs including a great story about Kid Rock singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field; Rosenthal discussed national headlines including Josh Hancock, Tim Lincecum, New York Yankees, and his four-part series on the Washington Nationals.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Funeral for a Friend by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Still the Same by Bob Segar
2:25 p.m.
Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 3rd
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 3rd edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is off today as he has a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Bowman, MLB.com (Atlanta Braves Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Chris Welsh, Broadcaster, Cincinnati Reds
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Baumbach, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com (Cleveland Indians Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Guest Summaries:
Cafardo discussed the Boston Red Sox including Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, pitching coach John Farrell, and Jon Lester’s impending return. Bowman discussed the Atlanta Braves including Brian McCann’s injury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s major league debut, and Tim Hudson’s continued success. Welsh discussed the Cincinnati Reds including Alex Gonzalez, Ken Griffey, and Josh Hamilton. Baumbach discussed his new position as web columnists with Newsday including his coverage of the New York Yankees and Mets as well as his story on the best owners in baseball. Castrovince discussed the Cleveland Indians including MLB denying the club’s protest over last weekend’s overturned call during the Baltimore Orioles game. He also discussed last night’s game including Travis Hafner’s at-bat and Jake Westbrook’s injury. Smizik discussed the Pittsburgh Pirates including the club’s chances to compete in the National League Central and manager Jim Tracy.
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Bowman, MLB.com (Atlanta Braves Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Chris Welsh, Broadcaster, Cincinnati Reds
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Baumbach, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com (Cleveland Indians Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Guest Summaries:
Cafardo discussed the Boston Red Sox including Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, pitching coach John Farrell, and Jon Lester’s impending return. Bowman discussed the Atlanta Braves including Brian McCann’s injury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s major league debut, and Tim Hudson’s continued success. Welsh discussed the Cincinnati Reds including Alex Gonzalez, Ken Griffey, and Josh Hamilton. Baumbach discussed his new position as web columnists with Newsday including his coverage of the New York Yankees and Mets as well as his story on the best owners in baseball. Castrovince discussed the Cleveland Indians including MLB denying the club’s protest over last weekend’s overturned call during the Baltimore Orioles game. He also discussed last night’s game including Travis Hafner’s at-bat and Jake Westbrook’s injury. Smizik discussed the Pittsburgh Pirates including the club’s chances to compete in the National League Central and manager Jim Tracy.
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