Baseball Beat: Wednesday, January 23rd

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, January 23rd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
Tune: Last Fair Deal Gone Down by Eric Clapton
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Roch Kubatko, Baltimore Sun
Tune: Waiting in Vain by Bob Marley and the Wailers
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Tune: We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, San Diego Union Tribune
Tune: The Longest Time by Billy Joel

Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including team’s committing long-term to young players, remaining free agent scrap heap, and Kevin Towers extension in San Diego. Rogers discussed the Chicago Cubs including his on-going report of discussions about a 7-2 trade with the Baltimore Orioles. Kubatko discussed the Baltimore Orioles including his report that the 7-2 trade is hearsay. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians including its quite off-season, need for offense, negotiations to re-sign C.C. Sabathia, and Kenny Lofton’s role. Wilbon discussed national headlines including his career, beloved Chicago Cubs, and wonders how much fans truly care about steroids. Sullivan discussed the San Diego Padres including Kevin Towers contract extension.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Last Fair Deal Gone Down by Eric Clapton
1:45 p.m.
Waiting in Vain by Bob Marley and the Wailers
2:25 p.m.
The Longest Time by Billy Joel
2:45 p.m.
We Can Talk by The Band