Baseball Beat: Friday, February 29th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, February 29th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting today as Charley Steiner is broadcasting a Spring Training day game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Howard Bryant, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Thomas Harding, MLB.com (Colorado Rockies)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Wendel, Author
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam McCalvy, MLB.com (Milwaukee Brewers)
2:45 p.m.
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Guest Summaries:
Bryant discussed national headlines including how the feeling of Spring Training is unique to baseball, belief the Tampa Bay Rays will not be able to afford to keep their players, and how tough a situation Roger Clemens and Major League Baseball are in following the Mitchell Report. Bradford discussed the Boston Red Sox including Julio Lugo’s work to improve in 2008, Daisuke Matsuzaka’s sophomore year in Boston, humorous story on Dustin Pedroia’s glove, Bartolo Colon’s signing, and Clay Buchholz’s heavier workload. Harding discussed the Colorado Rockies including the confidence in the clubhouse this year, Jeff Baker v. Jayson Nix battle for second base, and Manny Corpas contract extension. Wendel discussed his article on Cuba’s change in leadership and how that will affect Major League Baseball in the future as well as his baseball books on Cuba. McCalvy discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the club’s work to improve its defense in 2008, Ryan Braun’s move to left field, and Bill Hall’s transition to third base.