Baseball Beat Special Edition: Thursday, February 28th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, February 28th Special Edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

9:05 a.m.
Guest: Lester Munson, ESPN
9:30 a.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
Tune: Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
10:05 a.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
10:25 a.m.
Guest: Pete Van Wieren, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Tune: Oh, Atlanta by Little Feat
10:45 a.m.
Guest: Gordon Wittenmyer, Chicago Sun-Times (Cubs Beat)
Tune: Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen

Guest Summaries:
Munson discussed Roger Clemens including his belief that Clemens attorneys have failed him, how his overstatements are getting him in trouble, compares Clemens testimony to Andy Pettitte’s deposition, compares his case to Barry Bonds, how the Congressional Hearings made Congress look stupid. White joined Charley in the broadcast booth at Holman Stadium at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida. He discussed national headlines including how the Detroit Tigers cannot win the World Series on offense alone, how the Los Angeles Dodgers leaving Vero Beach is the right move for the organization, teams not wanting to overspend, and his thoughts on Roger Clemens. Donovan discussed national headlines including covering the Clemens circus at Houston Astros camp yesterday, coverage of Cleveland Indians camp today, his article on the Detroit Tigers and Dontrelle Willis, and National League West competitiveness. Van Wieren joined Charley in the broadcast booth at Holman Stadium at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida prior to the Atlanta Braves Spring Training opener. He discussed the Atlanta Braves including the club trying to regain its dominance, how odd it is to see Andruw Jones in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform (he was taking batting practice in front of Charley and Pete), joy of seeing Tom Glavine in a Braves uniform again, Mike Hampton’s comeback, and John Smoltz efforts to refine his game during the spring. Wittenmyer discussed the Chicago Cubs including Mark DeRosa’s health, Ryan Dempster’s risky move to the rotation, and Lou Pinella’s impact in year two in Chicago.

Tunes Summary:
9:30 a.m.
Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
10:25 a.m.
Oh, Atlanta by Little Feat
10:45 a.m.
Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen