Baseball Beat: Thursday, June 21st

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, June 21st 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: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Song: Goodbye to You by Scandal
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Plunkett, OC Register (Angels Beat)
Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, The Denver Post (Rockies Beat)
Song: When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Song: The Snake by Al Wilson

Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including the report that Joe Girardi has turned down the Baltimore Orioles offer to become manager as well as the National League West trade possibilities involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. He also discussed his piece on younger pitchers getting a chance earlier in team’s rotations. Downey discussed Chicago baseball including yesterday’s Michael Barrett trade and former Cub Sammy Sosa hitting home run number 600 against the club last night. Plunkett discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Chone Figgins resurgence and John Lackey’s shoulder. Elliott discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including Frank Thomas getting booed for the first time at home earlier this week. He also presented the news that Charley Steiner is featured in a recent romantic novel. Renck discussed the surging Colorado Rockies including the improved pitching and solidified bullpen. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including Randy Johnson’s injury.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Goodbye to You by Scandal
1:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
2:25 p.m.
When You're Hot, You're Hot by Jerry Reed
2:45 p.m.
The Snake by Al Wilson