Baseball Beat: Thursday, April 3rd

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, April 3rd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, SI.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: David O’Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
Tune: Same Thing by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Rays Beat)
Tune: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag by Otis Redding
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Jon Weisman, DodgerThoughts.com
Tune: I Know You're Out There Somewhere by Moody Blues
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Larry Stone, Seattle Times
Tune: Turn to Stone by Electric Light Orchestra

Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including big name closers having problems this season, Dayton Moore’s work with the Kansas City Royals, Gil Meche’s signing as a key moment, future success of the Washington Nationals, and Detroit Tigers having to score a lot of runs to outlast its bullpen. O’Brien discussed the Atlanta Braves including Mike Hampton’s return to the mound tonight, Jair Jurrjens successful Braves debut last night, and John Smoltz health. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Rays including whether this will finally be the year they take a step forward in their progression, update on Scott Kazmir, and future of Rocco Baldelli. Chass discussed New York baseball including New York Mets health issues, Pedro Martinez injury, New York Yankees banking their season on young pitching, and his thoughts on bloggers. Weisman discussed his role as a blogger including how old media is clashing with this new media, examining the opinion-based form of blogging v. heightened statistical analysis, reaction to Murray Chass’s comments about bloggers. Stone discussed the Seattle Mariners including an update on J.J. Putz injury, Carlos Silva’s impressive Mariner’s debut, Erik Bedard’s surly nature with the media, and hopes to win the American League West.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Same Thing by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag by Otis Redding
2:25 p.m.
I Know You're Out There Somewhere by Moody Blues
2:45 p.m.
Turn to Stone by Electric Light Orchestra