Baseball Beat: Friday, April 11th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, April 11th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Buckley, Boston Herald
Tune: Do It Again by Beach Boys
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
Tune: Getting Better by Beatles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Marty Brennaman, Broadcaster, Cincinnati Reds
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer (Indians Beat)
Tune: C.C. Rider by The Animals
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including the Baltimore Orioles finally letting their youth develop, Pittsburgh Pirates finally following a long-term plan, Kansas City Royals developing into a contender, and this weekend’s New York Yankees/Boston Red Sox first match-up of the year. Buckley discussed the Boston Red Sox including his piece criticizing David Ortiz flying to New York on an off-day to film a commercial, Yankees/Red Sox rivalry, and the toll of the road trip to Japan, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Toronto on the everyday roster. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including Doug Davis’s cancer surgery as well as his inspirational performances on the mound this season, Chris Young’s contract extension, Justin Upton taking the next step, and Randy Johnson’s upcoming return. Brennaman discussed the Cincinnati Reds including discussions about who the club’s ace is, story of how Johnny Cueto was signed, uncomfortable and unhealthy nature of Wayne Krivsky and Walt Jocketty being on the same front office staff, Homer Bailey’s problems, and raves about Mike Lincoln. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians including Fausto Carmona’s contract extension, C.C. Sabathia’s future free agency, Casey Blake’s slow start, and concerns about Joe Borowski as closer.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Do It Again by Beach Boys
1:45 p.m.
Getting Better by Beatles
2:25 p.m.
C.C. Rider by The Animals
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones