Baseball Beat: Monday, January 14th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, January 14th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:30 p.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, ESPN
Tune: Don't You Wish It was True by John Fogarty
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Dave Anderson, New York Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: David O'Brien, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
Tune: New Kid in Town by Eagles
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Joe Strauss, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Cardinals Beat)
Tune: Change Partners by Stephen Stills

Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including Roger Clemens, St. Louis Cardinals/Toronto Blue Jays trade, Mark Kotsay’s acquisition in Atlanta, and Walt Jocketty in Cincinnati. We also discussed this weekend’s Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation dinner in which he is a board member. Quinn discussed his interview with Rusty Hardin on Friday, Roger Clemens hearing being delayed, how Barry Bonds case could be influenced by Clemens, what to expect from tomorrow’s hearings, Major League Baseball playing nice with Congress, and what to expect from Congressional questioning of George Mitchell. Anderson discussed the passing of Johnny Podres. O’Brien discussed the Atlanta Braves including the acquisition of centerfielder Mark Kotsay, trading of Joey Devine, Mike Hampton’s health, and thoughts on Andruw Jones in Los Angeles. Strauss discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the trade of Scott Rolen for Troy Glaus, Matt Clements signing, and low expectations for next season in St. Louis.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Don't You Wish It was True by John Fogarty
2:25 p.m.
New Kid in Town by Eagles
2:45 p.m.
Change Partners by Stephen Stills