Baseball Beat: Wednesday, January 30th

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, January 30th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting this week as Charley Steiner is on vacation. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Henson, Yahoo! Sports
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Inquirer (Phillies Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Dan Connolly, Baltimore Sun
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Andrew Baggarly, San Jose Mercury News (Giants Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Henson discussed national headlines including the reported Minnesota Twins/New York Mets trade involving Johan Santana and latest Erik Bedard trade negotiations. Rubin discussed the reported New York Mets acquisition of Santana, signing him long-term, how he impacts their roster, and how the much better the team will now be in 2008. Zolecki discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including the signing of Pedro Feliz, future of Wes Helms, and how the Mets acquisition of Santana will impact the Phillies in the National League East. Connolly discussed the Baltimore Orioles including the latest on Bedard trade negotiations, belief that other teams beside the Seattle Mariners are now involved in Bedard talks, Andy McPhail and Peter Angelos relations, and how the continued talks affect Brian Roberts’ possible trade. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including the reported trade of Johan Santana, questions about the prospects that Twins are getting in return, and surprise that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox backed out of talks. Baggarly discussed the San Francisco Giants including how 2008 will be a rebuilding year, loss of Pedro Feliz, not having to cover Barry Bonds, and the long-term plans for the organization.