Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Baseball Beat: Wednesday, August 1st

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, August 1st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tony Massarotti, Boston Herald
Song: New Kid in Town by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Song: Slip Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
Song: Money Honey by Ry Coooder
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Pete Caldera, The Record (Yankees Beat)
Song: New York City by Delbert McClinton

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed the latest national headlines including his coverage of the Hall of Fame over the weekend and the media circus following Barry Bonds. Massarotti discussed the Boston Red Sox including Eric Gagne, He also discussed the great day in Boston sports yesterday with Kevin Garnett joining the Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and Randy Moss in training camp, and the first place Red Sox acquisitions. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the club’s bullpen woes, last night’s 13-inning game, Rickie Weeks’ demotion to Triple-A, acquisition of Scott Linebrink, and just missing out on Eric Gagne before he waived his no-trade clause to go to Boston. Rogers discussed national headlines including being on the Barry Bonds circus this week in Los Angeles. They debated the media coverage and how at times it makes Bonds a sympathetic figure including how the Dodger fans are having fun at his expense. Christensen discussed the Minnesota Twins including his exclusive with Johan Santana yesterday as he spoke about the Twins organization and his frustration with it being a small market. Caldera discussed the New York Yankees including the lack of trades yesterday as well as the club’s chances for the final two months.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
New Kid in Town by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Slip Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:25 p.m.
Money Honey by Ry Coooder
2:45 p.m.
New York City by Delbert McClinton

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