Baseball Beat: Monday, April 21st

Here is the rundown for the Monday, April 21st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Cincinnati, Ohio. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSports.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News (Yankees Beat)
Tune: Son of Your Father by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Richard Griffin, Toronto Star
Tune: Angry Young Man by Billy Joel
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Pete Van Wieren, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Troy Renck, Denver Post
Tune: Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Tune: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed national headlines including Frank Thomas being released by the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees concerns, Hank Steinbrenner’s comments about the rotation in the New York Times today, Mike Mussina’s reaction, and how Miguel Tejada’s age issue will affect future free agents. Feinsand discussed the New York Yankees including Steinbrenner’s comments, Joba Chamberlain’s move to the rotation, club’s patience with Philip Hughes and Ian Kennedy, and Alex Rodriguez injury. Griffin joined us from the Toronto Blue Jays day game with the Detroit Tigers today. He discussed the Blue Jays including Frank Thomas being released and how it came down, Matt Stairs as the full-time designated hitter, Adam Lind soon-to-be returning from the minors to compete for the DH and left field job, and strength of the rotation. Wieren discussed the Atlanta Braves including the weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jair Jurrjens performance, depth has been key to the club, Chipper Jones quad injury, Mark Teixeira’s slow start, Yunel Escobar turning into a star, Mark Kotsay as a great addition, and health and age concerns about the rotation. Renck discussed the Colorado Rockies including young starters in the rotation, last week’s 22-inning game, an overall view of the National League West, Arizona Diamondback as the cream of the crop out west, Clint Barmes using his hot bat to take over second base from Jayson Nix, and what the organization expects from Ian Stewart. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the rotation concerns, Chone Figgins as the most underrated player (and person) in baseball, John Lackey about a month away from returning, and Kelvim Escobar’s rehab.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Son of Your Father by Elton John
1:45 p.m.
Angry Young Man by Billy Joel
2:25 p.m.
Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson
2:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum