Baseball Beat Special Edition: Wednesday, February 27th

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, February 27th Special Edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

9:05 a.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, MLB.com
9:25 a.m.
Guest: Paul Hagen, Philadelphia Daily News
Tune: Morning has Broken by Cat Stevens
9:45 a.m.
Guest: Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times (Rays Beat)
Tune: A Ray of Hope by The Rascals
10:05 a.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, FoxSports.com; XM MLB Insider
10:25 a.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Tune: Everybody is a Star by Sly & The Family Stone
10:45 a.m.
Guest: Larry Stone, Seattle Times
Tune: Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including the infusion of technology in reporting, Roger Clemens situation, and Barry Bonds chances of playing in 2008. Hagen discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Brad Lidge’s recovery following surgery, Pedro Feliz should improve the club’s production at third base, rotation questions surrounding Brett Myers and Adam Eaton, and the rivalry with the New York Mets. Topkin discussed the Tampa Bay Rays including his report on the club’s interest in Barry Bonds, Scott Kazmir’s injury, Carl Crawford’s remarks, and if the organization is ready to take the next step to contention. Rosenthal joined Charley in the broadcast booth at Holman Stadium at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida. He discussed national headlines including players not talking about steroids, Los Angeles Dodgers move from Vero Beach for Spring Training, National League West competition, and remaining unsigned free agents. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including Joe Girardi as manager, Joe Torre’s absence, describes the Yankees club as young, how they are no longer overpaying for mid-level free agents, and rotation concerns. Stone discussed national headlines and Seattle Mariners including his piece on Bret Boone in Washington Nationals camp and Erik Bedard’s impact in the American League West.

Tunes Summary:
9:25 a.m.
Morning has Broken by Cat Stevens
9:45 a.m.
A Ray of Hope by The Rascals
10:25 a.m.
Everybody is a Star by Sly & The Family Stone
10:45 a.m.
Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder