Baseball Beat: Monday, November 26th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, November 26th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today as Charley Steiner is attending a Los Angeles Dodgers event today. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Kathleen O'Brien, Newsday (Yankees Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Adam McCalvy, MLB.com (Brewers Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Rays Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Matt Hurst, Riverside Press Enterprise (Angels Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: John Fay, Cincinnati Enquirer (Reds Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including Joe Kennedy’s passing, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signing Torii Hunter, Johan Santana trade options; Cincinnati Reds signing Francisco Cordero, and the Chicago White Sox signing Scott Linebrink. We cross-promoted Mel’s work on Baseball This Morning this week with Mark Patrick. O’Brien discussed the New York Yankees including the latest on Alex Rodriguez contract negotiations, problems with pitching, Andy Pettitte’s decision, and interst in Johan Santana. McCalvy discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the losses of Francisco Cordero and Scott Linebrink to free agency, trading Johnny Estrada for his “lack of energy” and disagreements with pitching coach Mike Maddux, and signing Jason Kendall. Topkin discussed the passing of Joe Kennedy including his coverage of Joe since he made his major league debut with Tampa. He also discussed the Rays stadium plans, decade of losing, and how the club can contend in the American League East. Hurst discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the club’s signing of Torii Hunter, Gary Matthews move from centerfield, interest in Miguel Cabrera, acquisition of Jon Garland, and new shortstop for 2008. Fay discussed the Cincinnati Reds including the reported signing of Francisco Cordero, bullpen improvement, depth in the outfield, and rising payroll.