Baseball Beat: Friday, November 9th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, November 9th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Alyson Footer, MLB.com (Astros Beat)
Tune: Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Madden, New York Daily News
Tune: New York City by Delbert McClinton
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Rays Beat)
Tune: I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow by Soggy Bottom Boys
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Kurkjian discussed national headlines including the General Manager meeting process, Philadelphia Phillies/Houston Astros trade, Scott Boras, and the upcoming George Mitchell report. Footer discussed the Houston Astros including their trade of Brad Lidge, Michael Bourn as their starting centerfielder, acquisition of needed depth from the deal, and Geoff Geary as a good bullpen addition. Madden discussed the New York Yankees including Joe Torre’s move east, his decision to leave New York, how the 2004 collapse ruined Torre in New York, and how the Los Angeles Dodgers will manage under Torre’s leadership. Ratto discussed national headlines including the World Series, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez & Scott Boras, San Francisco Giants rebuild, and the latest on the possible Fremont A’s stadium. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Rays including the club’s new name, uniforms, and color scheme. He also discussed the team’s off-season plans.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
1:45 p.m.
New York City by Delbert McClinton
2:25 p.m.
I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow by Soggy Bottom Boys
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones