Baseball Beat: Tuesday, December 11th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, December 11th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is on vacation, but Chuck Wilson will be hosting. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Gerry Fraley, The Sporting News
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune (Cubs Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bryan Hoch, MLB.com (Yankees Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune (Padres Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Fraley discussed national headlines including the upcoming Mitchell Report, negative impact of low payroll teams in baseball, and his belief the Minnesota Twins have to move Johan Santana by opening day. Sullivan discussed the Chicago Cubs including the club’s pursuit of Fukudome, Mark Prior’s future in Chicago, and Kerry Wood’s return. Hoch discussed the New York Yankees including continued interest in Johan Santana and Dan Haren, Hideki Matsui trade discussions, and the reported LaTroy Hawkins signing. Justice discussed the Houston Astros including Ed Wade’s work as the new General Manager, analyzing the organization’s rebuilding, Chris Burke’s need to play, and the upcoming Mitchell Report. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers including last week’s acquisition of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis, Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames future in Detroit, Joel Zumaya’s health, suddenly out of control payroll, and the club’s Achilles heal in the bullpen. Krasovic discussed the San Diego Padres including the signing of Randy Wolf, interested in Fukudome, second base opening, and loss of Milton Bradley.