Baseball Beat: Friday, January 25th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, January 25th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com (Mets Beat)
Tune: Help by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Sam Mellinger, Kansas City Star
Tune: Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jayson Stark, ESPN
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Vecsey, New York Times
Tune: Up on Cripple Creek by The Band
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including the latest on Johan Santana, Detroit Tigers two issues, Chicago White Sox bullpen questions, what to expect from the Cleveland Indians, and Congressional Hearings. Noble discussed the New York Mets including their interest in Johan Santana, club’s interest in Livan Hernandez, and this weekend’s 85th Annual New York Baseball Writers Dinner. Mellinger discussed the Kansas City Royals including Dayton Moore’s rebuilding of the franchise, Brett Tomko’s signing, and Gil Meche. Stark discussed national headlines including his thoughts on the reported Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer signings in Minnesota, Ryan Howard arbitration situation, comparing Howard’s contract status with Albert Pujols. Vecsey discussed national headlines including broadcasting and how southern announcers tend to have a greater following.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Help by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.'
Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
2:25 p.m.
Up on Cripple Creek by The Band
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones