Baseball Beat: Tuesday, June 12th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, June 12th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: Slow Turning by John Hiatt
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kawakami, San Jose Mercury News
Song: Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ben Shpigel, New York Times (Mets Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Dave Niehaus, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: Hanging Around by Counting Crows
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Alan Ashby, Broadcaster, Toronto Blue Jays
Song: Mockingbird by Taj Mahal

Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including some hitters coming around including Albert Pujols, Gary Sheffield, and Ryan Howard. He also compared Jose Reyes to Rickey Henderson as an on-base speed threat. He also brought his new son Emmett Antonen for the segment, which provided the first official father/son appearance on the show. Christensen discussed the Minnesota Twins including the Joe Mauer’s return, club’s lack of offense, and trade prospects to improve third base as well as this week’s 1991 World Series rematch with the Atlanta Braves in town. Kawakami discussed the San Francisco Giants including his piece on the club’s need for a rebuild and Brian Sabean’s future with the organization. Shpigel discussed the New York Mets including last night’s game in Los Angeles with the Dodgers. He discussed the June swoon of the Mets including David Wright, Willie Randolph’s success as manager, and Carlos Gomez’s talent. Niehaus discussed the Seattle Mariners winning streak, last night’s April snow game make-up in Cleveland including Raul Ibanez’s big night, Jose Guillen’s success in Seattle, and Ichiro’s future with the club. Ashby discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including his first year broadcasting for the club, his time playing in the red Santa uniforms for the Cleveland Indians in the mid-70’s, and Blue Jays hopes to compete in the American League East.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Slow Turning by John Hiatt
1:45 p.m.
Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty
2:25 p.m.
Hanging Around by Counting Crows
2:45 p.m.
Mockingbird by Taj Mahal