Baseball Beat: Friday, August 10th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, August 10th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Ted Leitner, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: Hot Fun in the Summer Time by Sly and the Family Stone
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Hamilton, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
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Song: Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including his piece Thursday on subtle cheats in baseball as well as his theory on “milestone fatigue.” Leitner discussed the San Diego Padres including the clubs lack of offense and David Wells recent release. Hamilton discussed the Cleveland Indians including the offensive issues of late as well as this weekend’s series with the New York Yankees. Ratto discussed the end of the Barry Bonds chase including his thoughts on how the San Francisco Giants rebuild its organization post-Bonds and whether they bring him back next season to purse his 3,000th hit.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hot Fun in the Summer Time by Sly and the Family Stone
1:45 p.m.
Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra
2:25 p.m.
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones