Baseball Beat: Friday, July 20th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, July 20th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bernie Miklasz, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Song: I've Gotta Get a Message to You by Bee Gees
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Plunkett, OC Register (Angels Beat)
Song: Hold on to What You've Got by Joe Tex
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Grant, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: Hold Me Tight by Johnny Nash
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds two home runs yesterday, Commissioner Bud Selig’s attendance, and the Detroit Tigers. Miklasz discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including Chris Carpenter’s Tommy John surgery, the need to sell off parts before the trade deadline, and his personal belief that Tony LaRussa will resign at the end of the season. Plunkett discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the club’s struggles in Tampa Bay and Ervin Santana’s demotion. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox recent struggles including the Yankees closing in on their lead in the American League East. He also discussed David Ortiz health, Julio Lugo and J.D. Drew’s struggles, and the fact there is no answer to the club’s issues out there on the trade market. Grant discussed the San Diego Padres including the club’s hopes to repeat as the National League West Champions and the heated rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
I've Gotta Get a Message to You by Bee Gees
1:45 p.m.
Hold on to What You've Got by Joe Tex
2:25 p.m.
Hold Me Tight by Johnny Nash
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones