Baseball Beat: Monday, April 14th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, April 14th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tommy Hutton, Broadcaster, Florida Marlins
Tune: Fishin' Blues by Taj Mahal
1:45 p.m.
Actual Calls - Actual Listeners
Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: John Rooney, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals
Tune: Ride the River by J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle (A's Beat)
Tune: Everybody Knows by Don Henley

Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including Arizona Diamondbacks hot start, B.J. and Justin Upton brothers taking the next step to stardom, and how the Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera trade has not helped the Detroit Tigers so far. Hutton discussed the Florida Marlins including their place in first in the National League East, club not missing Cabrera and Willis, and Andrew Miller and Cameron Maybin’s development. Davidoff discussed the New York Yankees including injuries at catchers to Jorge Posada and Jose Molina, Derek Jeter’s possibly back tonight, Jason Giambi having his usual slow start, and how Terry Francona is a great long-term manager in Boston. Rooney discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including their great start to the season, Albert Pujols elbow, rotation solid so far, and how the young players are contributing. Slusser discussed the Oakland A’s including having the best record in the American League, updates on Rich Harden and Justin Duchsherer, and our monthly update on the health of Bobby Crosby.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Fishin' Blues by Taj Mahal
1:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
2:25 p.m.
Ride the River by J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton
2:45 p.m.
Everybody Knows by Don Henley