Baseball Beat: Monday, June 11th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, June 11th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Magazine
Song: I Want You, She So Heavy by Beatles (ode to the Sopranos)
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Glenn Geffner, Broadcaster, Boston Red Sox
Song: New Kid in Town by Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: David O’Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
Song: Pain in My Heart by Otis Redding
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris De Luca, Chicago Sun-Times
Song: Smack Dab in the Middle by Ry Cooder
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Rob Parker, Detroit News
Song: Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler

Guest Summaries:
Kurkjian discussed national headlines including the New York Yankees winning streak, New York Mets woes of late and Pedro Martinez return later in the year, American League West leading Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Barry Bonds injury concerns. He also discussed the fact he didn’t watch the Sopranos series finale as he doesn’t have HBO. Geffner made his first appearance on Baseball Beat and discussed his move to the broadcast booth with the Boston Red Sox and the changes associated with being a new voice for a team. He also discussed the team’s success thus far this season including last week’s road trip, J.D. Drew’s success over the weekend, and the rotation. O’Brien discussed the Atlanta Braves including last night’s national game with the Chicago Cubs, John Smoltz shoulder, Tim Hudson’s health after getting hit on Sunday, Chipper Jones imminent return from the disabled list, and Brian McCann’s ankle issues. Davidoff discussed the New York Yankees including Roger Clemens return last Saturday, Jason Giambi’s health, and their chances in the second half of the season as well as the New York Mets struggles. De Luca discussed the Chicago Cubs including Aramis Ramirez injury, Felix Pie as the starting centerfielder, and the Cubs offense. Parker discussed the Detroit Tigers including his piece today on the club’s need for a rebuilt bullpen.

Tunes Summary:
1:05 p.m.
I Want You, She So Heavy by Beatles (ode to the Sopranos)
1:25 p.m.
New Kid in Town by Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Pain in My Heart by Otis Redding
2:25 p.m.
Smack Dab in the Middle by Ry Cooder
2:45 p.m.
Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler