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