Baseball Beat: Thursday, February 7th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, February 7th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kawakami, San Jose Mercury News
Tune: You've Got Your Troubles by The Fortunes
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
Tune: Careless Talk by Billy Joel
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Phillips, ESPN
Tune: King of the New York Streets by Dion
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lester Munson, ESPN
Tune: Mama Told Me Not to Come by Three Dog Night

Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed national headlines including Roger Clemens visits with members of Congress today, Andy Pettitte as the key for Clemens and Brain McNamee, Clemens defense is reasonable doubt, and how he’s missed his chance at legacy. Kawakami discussed the San Francisco Giants including his piece on Brian Sabean yesterday, Sabean’s reaction following the Congressional Hearings, and how he has two years to turn the Giants around. Antonen discussed his work at the House of Representatives this week including following Roger Clemens today as he went for one-on-one’s with members of Congress and the heightened media restrictions. He also discussed his conversation with Clemens as he was walking through the hallways today. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including his breaking news that Curt Schilling could miss the 2008 season with a shoulder injury, Boston Herald’s report the Red Sox have looked into voiding his contract, how this will impact the club, and his belief the Red Sox will keep Bobby Kielty and move Coco Crisp. Phillips discussed national headlines including the breaking news on Curt Schilling, his belief the Red Sox had to see this coming and will be unable to void contract, the debate on treatment options, how insurance for players contracts, whether if the Red Sox knew in advance of Schilling would they have improved their offer for Johan Santana, positive reviews of the Santana trade for Bill Smith, and finally a preview of next week’s Congressional Hearings with Clemens, Pettitte, McNamee, and Chuck Knoblauch. Munson discussed the legal details surrounding Clemens and McNamee’s he said/he said debate including points of contention such as yesterday’s alleged evidence presented by McNamee and the taped phone call. He also stated that there will be someone convicted relating to this story.

Tunes Summary
1:25 p.m.
You've Got Your Troubles by The Fortunes
1:45 p.m.
Careless Talk by Billy Joel
2:25 p.m.
King of the New York Streets by Dion
2:45 p.m.
Mama Told Me Not to Come by Three Dog Night