Friday, February 1, 2008

Baseball Beat: Friday, February 1st

Here is the rundown for the Friday, February 1st edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting this week as Charley Steiner is on vacation. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Zrebiec, Baltimore Sun (Orioles Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Sheldon, MLB.com (Reds Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Hurd, Contra Costa Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Juan Rodriguez, Sun-Sentinel (Marlins Beat)
2:45 p.m.
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Guest Summaries:
Passan discussed national headlines including latest on the Johan Santana contract negotiations and Erik Bedard trade discussions. Zrebiec discussed the Baltimore Orioles including Bedard trade discussions, covering the story this week, Peter Angelo’s anger at the trade talks being leaked, and the odds of a Bedard deal getting done. Sheldon discussed the Cincinnati Reds including their interest in Erik Bedard, Jay Bruce, and the improved roster this year. Hurd discussed Bay Area baseball including the Barry Bonds-less San Francisco Giants, and Bonds as a possible fit with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Rodriguez discussed the Florida Marlins including Luis Gonzalez’s signing, Dallas McPherson’s opportunity, and the latest on the stadium situation.

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