Baseball Beat: Thursday, September 20th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, September 20th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is broadcasting a day game in Colorado with the Los Angeles Dodgers, so Jeff Joyce is hosting today. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Henson, Yahoo! Sports
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Andy Call, Canton Repository (Indians Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times (Angels Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Dave Sheinin, Washington Post
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News

Guest Summaries:
Henson discussed national headlines and pennant races including the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees battle for the American League East, San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks as enjoyable teams to watch, and home field advantage has an impact in the Division Series. Call discussed the Cleveland Indians including their sweep of the Detroit Tigers this week, C.C. Sabathia as the AL Cy Young leader, and Joe Borowski’s development as closer. Digiovanna discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Ervin Santana’s issues, Bartolo Colon’s lack of impact in the playoffs this year, and the club’s many weapons on offense. Sheinin discussed national headlines including Joe Torre’s success with the Yankees this year and whether he’ll return in 2008, New York Mets troubling collapse and the difference between the Mets and Red Sox’s swoons being the Mets could miss the playoffs if they lose the division. Rosenthal discussed the breaking news that the Houston Astros will be naming Ed Wade their new General Manager today. He discussed the historical connection between Ed Wade and Tal Smith as well as the extensive interview process and the decline of the club’s farm system. Henning discussed Detroit Tigers including the team missing out on the playoffs after this week’s sweep in Cleveland, Justin Verlander’s mistakes in the second half, and Kenny Rogers return in 2008.