Baseball Beat: Monday, December 10th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, December 10th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is on vacation, but Chuck Wilson will be hosting. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Barry Bloom, MLB.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News (Rangers Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Cardinals Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Zuckerman, Washington Times (Nationals Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Bloom discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds, government’s case, MLB’s culpability of steroid use in 1998, if HgH is prevalent today, and his expectation that Bonds will play next year. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the signing of Eric Gagne, need for starters to pitch further into games, Ryan Braun being moved to the outfield, and Geoff Jenkins future. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers including the signing of Milton Bradley, Rangers improved offense, acquisition of Chris Shelton, and Mike Lamb’s role in Arlington. Goold discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including Scott Rolen’s future with the organization, Brendan Ryan as possible lead-off hitter, Cesar Izturis as the new shortstop, questions on defense, and Jim Edmonds case for the Hall of Fame. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including the latest on Johan Santana trade discussions, acquisition of Delmon Young, and the club looking to acquire infielders. Zuckerman discussed the Washington Nationals including the acquisitions of Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes, catching options for next season, interest in Johnny Estrada if he gets released by the New York Mets, who sits in the outfield of Milledge, Dukes, Austin Kearns, and Willy Mo Pena, and the opening of the new stadium.