Friday, August 17, 2007

Baseball Beat: Friday, August 17th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, August 17th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Jim Price, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: New York State of Mind by Tony Bennett & Billy Joel
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post (Rockies Beat)
Song: Pain in My Heart by Otis Redding
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Selena Roberts, New York Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: High Flying Bird by Richie Havens
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Rosenthal discussed Carlos Zambrano’s contact extension with the Chicago Cubs today including ownership approval for the deal, how the delay on completing the deal cost the club money, and future surrounding ownership of the Cubs. Rogers discussed the Cubs extension with Zambrano including his security in Chicago and the how this is a big win for the club. Price discussed the Detroit Tigers including the split in Cleveland and this weekend’s series with the New York Yankees. He also discussed Craig Monroe’s designation and Cameron Maybin’s promotion. Renck discussed the Colorado Rockies including this weekend’s series in Los Angeles as well as the club’s interest in David Well and Elmer Dessens. Roberts discussed a wide range of national topics including fan and players’ boredom with sports, tainted home run record, Phil Rizzuto’s passing, and George Steinbrenner’s health. Hummel discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the story of their turnaround in the National League Central following the sweep of the division leading Milwaukee Brewers. He also discussed Rick Ankiel’s future, Tony LaRussa admitting the club is in contention, and how the team has come together.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
New York State of Mind by Tony Bennett & Billy Joel
1:45 p.m.
Pain in My Heart by Otis Redding
2:25 p.m.
High Flying Bird by Richie Havens
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

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