Baseball Beat: Monday, February 11th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, February 11th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting today as Charley Steiner is on vacation. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jonah Keri, ESPN.com Page 2
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Jim Baumbach, Newsday
1:45 p.m.
Guest: John Fay, Cincinnati Enquirer (Reds Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Zrebiec, Baltimore Sun (Orioles Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Jim Street, MLB.com (Mariners Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Nick Piecoro, Arizona Republic (Diamondbacks Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Keri discussed national headlines including his piece on Roger Clemens in New York Magazine and thoughts on Johan Santana trade. Baumbach discussed his piece on Brian McNamee’s contention that Roger Clemens was at Jose Canseco’s party, belief that Congressmen are siding with Clemens, and that a perjury charge will be coming for someone. Fay discussed the Cincinnati Reds including the club’s interest in Joe Blanton, Joey Votto as man to beat at first base, and Johnny Cueto and Homer Bailey as top pitching prospects. Zrebiec discussed the Baltimore Orioles including his piece on Adam Jones today, Brian Roberts future, and the long-term plan for the Orioles organization. Street discussed the Seattle Mariners including acquiring Erik Bedard, belief that the trade with Orioles could be a win-win, and how the Mariners now look heading into the spring. Piecoro discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including Dan Haren’s impact on the rotation, Brandon Lyon as the club’s new closer, and how they will compete in the top heavy National League West.