Baseball Beat: Wednesday, January 2nd

Happy 2008!

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, January 2nd edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting as Charley Steiner is on vacation this week. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Henson, Yahoo Sports!
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Anthony McCarron, New York Daily News
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jason Beck, MLB.com (Detroit Tigers)

Guest Summaries:
Henson talked about last season and any way Major League Baseball could tweak the playoff schedule. They also discussed the current dominance of the American League over the National League and the factors in that. They also took a look at the upcoming season and the teams that have improved. Dahlberg discussed his article on Roger Clemens and the Mitchell Report including how there are no winners in this case and that all the numbers of this era have questions around them. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers and the addition of Josh Hamilton. McCarron discussed the New York Yankees off season and the new Steinbrenner’s taking over. Anthony also talked about the young pitching that the Yankees have and if they would trade the young pitching for Johan. The also looked at the situation at first base and how it is a hole the Yankees have yet to fill. Center discussed the San Diego Padres off-season including the addition of Mark Prior. Beck talked about the Detroit Tigers huge off season and the holes they still have to fill. Jason also talked about Alan Trammell and his chances for the Hall of Fame.