Baseball Beat: Friday, November 16th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, November 16th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today as Charley Steiner is on vacation. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Fish, ESPN.com
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News, Hall of Fame Writer (Reds Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ian O'Connor, The Record
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Charley Steiner, Host, Baseball Beat
2:45 p.m.
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Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds indictment, latest on Mike Lowell’s negotiations, and a contractual debate about years v. dollars. Fish discussed Barry Bonds including he was not surprised by the timing, how deep of trouble he is in with the feds, factors that could assist him, the ease of presenting this case to a jury, and his recent piece on Jason Grimsley’s whereabouts. McCoy discussed the passing of Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Joe Nuxhall including his popularity, as youngest player in baseball history, old school guy who supported the players, and his contrasting style with Marty Brennaman on the air. O’Connor discussed the New York Yankees including reports of the outlined contact with Alex Rodriguez, Scott Boras getting called out by Hank Steinbrenner, AROD still went to the highest bidder, Derek Jeter’s New York tax issues, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, and Mike Lowell. Steiner discussed Barry Bonds indictment, on his Home Run record, whether there is a witness, and his thoughts on Joe Nuxhall’s passing.