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

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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

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