Baseball Beat: Monday, January 28th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, January 28th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting as Charley Steiner is on vacation this week. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Gerry Fraley, The Sporting News
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Brian McTaggart, Houston Chronicle (Astros Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Dan Graziano, Newark Star-Ledger; Emcee, 85th Annual New York Baseball Writers Dinner
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Barry Svrluga, Washington Post (Nationals Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: John Hickey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mariners Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Fraley discussed national headlines including the latest on Eric Bedard/Adam Jones trade reports and Albert Pujols anger toward the local television station. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including Friday’s long-term signings of Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer and latest on Johan Santana trade discussions. McTaggart joined us from the Houston Astros mini-camp to discuss the club and his coverage of the camp this week. Graziano discussed emceeing the 85th Annual New York Baseball Writers Dinner including some stories from the event including Johnny Damon, Bobby Murcer, Denny McLain, and more. He also discussed attending a Friday event with Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein speaking about building organizations. Svrluga discussed the Washington Nationals including Paul Lo Duca’s knee injury, last week’s piece on Nick Johnson’s return from injury, progress of Jesus Flores, and new stadium. Hickey discussed the Seattle Mariners including the latest on the reported deal with the Baltimore Orioles.