Baseball Beat: Friday, April 18th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, April 18th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Atlanta. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal
Tune: Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Daron Sutton, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
Tune: The Snake by Al Wilson
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Klapisch, The Record
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Frazier, Broadcaster, Colorado Rockies
Tune: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Verducci discussed national headlines including last night’s 22 inning game between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres, Evan Longoria’s nine-year contract extension with Tampa Bay, Miguel Tejada’s correct age, and David Ortiz looking dreadful at the plate. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including last night’s win to split the two-game series with the New York Yankees, how the Yankees and Red Sox need patience as their talented youth matures, and Red Sox bullpen getting taxed. Sutton discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s hot start, Justin Upton’s emergence, Randy Johnson’s return, and Dan Haren’s impact. Klapisch discussed the New York baseball including Jose Reyes need to take the lead on the club, Johan Santana’s long ball tendencies, and Yankees/Red Sox having maturing issues with their young talent. Frazier joined us from Houston following the Colorado Rockies 22-inning win last night in San Diego. He discussed the epic game, difficult travel, and how the roster and line-up will be affected tonight.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston
1:45 p.m.
The Snake by Al Wilson
2:25 p.m.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead by Warren Zevon
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones