Baseball Beat: Thursday, August 16th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, August 16th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN Magazine
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal
Song: Old Weakness Coming on Strong by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
Song: You Can't Catch Me by The Blues Project
2:05 p.m.
Guest: James Carville, Host, 60/20 Sports; CNN
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Pete Van Wieren, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: Don't Go Away Mad by Little Village
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Grant, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: Not Fade Away by The Band & the Crickets

Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed national headlines including interim managers doing well, Baltimore Orioles taking a big step in signing their first round draft pick yesterday, Eric Bedard as an American League Cy Young candidate, and Phil Rizzuto’s passing. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including David Ortiz’s health, Eric Gagne’s impact or lack thereof on the club, and the Red Sox being pleased Daisuke Matsuzaka this season. Rubin discussed the New York Mets including Pedro Martinez, future at catcher with Paul Lo Duca being a free agent at the end of the year, and Carlos Delgado’s knee. Carville discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds, future of the Washington Nationals, as well as other topics. Van Wieren discussed the Atlanta Braves including Bobby Cox’s ejection record growing, Mark Teixeira’s impact on the roster, and Barry Bonds home run last night. Grant discussed the San Diego Padres including the club’s chances in the National League West.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Old Weakness Coming on Strong by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
You Can't Catch Me by The Blues Project
2:25 p.m.
Don't Go Away Mad by Little Village
2:45 p.m.
Not Fade Away by The Band & the Crickets