Baseball Beat: Monday, November 19th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, November 19th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today as Charley Steiner is on vacation. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Devin Clancy, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: David O’Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Baumbach, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Blair, Globe & Mail
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register (Angels Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Clancy discussed Tom Glavine's return to Atlanta, previewed the American League Most Valuable Player announcement, and talked about Yorvit Torrealba's deal falling through with the New York Mets. O'Brien discussed the Atlanta Braves including residual ill-will from fans towards Tom Glavine, club's need for a centerfielder, and Yuniel Escobar's positive future with the club. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including today's news of the trade between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, saying Orlando Cabrera's addition makes the club ready to compete right away. He also said that Chicago is probably not done with off-season deals. Baumbach discussed New York Yankees including his reaction to the news of Alex Rodriguez winning the AL MVP award and his shock that it was not unanimous. He also touched on Mariano Rivera reportedly staying a Yankee and finishing out his career with the same team. Blair discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including the acquisition of Marco Scutaro as well as his surprise that AROD was not voted AL MVP unanimously. Plunkett discussed the Angels side of the trade with the White Sox and how Los Angeles desperately needs another bat to pair with Vlad Guerrero. They also discussed possible replacements for Cabrera at shortstop via trade.