Baseball Beat: Tuesday, July 17th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, July 17th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Ben Shpigel, New York Times (Mets Beat)
Song: Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Rick Manning, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: Long Run by Eagles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Dave Niehaus, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tony Massarotti, Boston Herald
Song: Dirty Water by the Standells
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
Song: Not Fade Away by Rolling Stones

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including a discussion about the HBO Documentary The Ghosts of Flatbush, which Charley was prominently involved. They discussed the outrage of the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn as well as the lack of the same of sentiment associated with the Giants leaving New York. They also discussed Cal Ripken’s lap at Camden about its impact on baseball following the strike as well as the woeful San Francisco Giants. Shpigel discussed the New York Mets including the coaching changes and release of Julio Franco as well as Omar Minaya and Willie Randolph’s relationship. He also discussed the team’s lack of urgency in running away with the National League East. Manning discussed the Cleveland Indians including the Eric Wedge and Travis Hafner’s new deals as well as pitcher Fausto Carmona. Niehaus discussed the Seattle Mariners including the surprising success for the club this year, Ichiro Suzuki’s extension, John McLaren’s early tenure as manager, and Jeff Weaver. Massarotti discussed the Boston Red Sox nine game lead over the New York Yankees, Julio Lugo as “the worst offensive player in baseball this year”, rumors of the Red Sox interest in Omar Vizquel, and J.D. Drew as the “world’s most expensive lead-off hitter” which Tony stated is nearing a “complete bust”. He also discussed Curt Schilling latest “State of the Schill” address on his health. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s battle between the offense’s struggles and the pitching staff’s consistency, young players offensive woes, and Randy Johnson’s health.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Long Run by Eagles
2:25 p.m.
Dirty Water by the Standells
2:45 p.m.
Not Fade Away by Rolling Stones