Baseball Beat: Tuesday, November 27th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, November 27th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Klapisch, The Record
Tune: Old Man by Neil Young
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Tune: Hazy Shade of Winter by Simon and Garfunkel
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Lance Williams, San Francisco Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News (Reds Beat)
Tune: Money Honey by Ry Cooder
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Tune: Getting Better by Beatles

Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds indictment, Miguel Cabrera trade possibilities, and Carl Pohlad’s lack of spending on the Minnesota Twins. Klapisch discussed the New York Yankees including his Monday piece on Hal Steinbrenner as the new face of the club, difference between Hal and his father, Brian Cashman on the hook in the final year of his contract, and the team’s success resting on their young pitchers. Downey discussed Chicago baseball including Kerry Wood’s re-signing, latest on Mark Prior’s future in Chicago, and the White Sox active off-season. Williams discussed Barry Bonds indictment including the surprise of the indictment, possible testifying witnesses, and whether he could be called as a witness. He also chatted about his former colleague Mark Fainaru-Wada’s move to ESPN. McCoy discussed the Cincinnati Reds including the signing of closer Francisco Cordero, Dusty Baker’s immediate impact on the roster, and the passing of broadcaster Joe Nuxhall. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the signing of Torii Hunter, acquisition of Jon Garland and trade of Orlando Cabrera, and Gary Matthews’ future with the Angels.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Old Man by Neil Young
1:45 p.m.
Hazy Shade of Winter by Simon and Garfunkel
2:25 p.m.
Money Honey by Ry Cooder
2:45 p.m.
Getting Better by Beatles