Baseball Beat: Friday, March 21st

Here is the rundown for the Friday, March 21st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, MLB.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Tune: Tommy Can You Hear Me by The Who
1:45 p.m.
Guest: John Hickey, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mariners Beat)
Tune: Wishin' and Hopin' by Dusty Springfield
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Alan Ashby, Broadcaster, Toronto Blue Jays
Tune: Won't Back Down by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including comparing Bobby Cox and Jim Leyland’s success as managers, John Smoltz shoulder tightness, and the upcoming 100,000+ sold-out exhibition at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including Chris Capuano’s injury not being his biggest problem, Ben Sheets health, and Ryan Braun’s second year in the majors. Hickey discussed the Seattle Mariners including the Seattle Mariners including Erik Bedard’s impact on the rotation and how the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s pitching injuries makes Seattle the favorite in the American League West. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers including the club’s rotation, Dontrelle Willis impressive spring, and dealing with the bullpen as the Achilles heel of the club. Ashby discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including B.J. Ryan being shutdown, Jeremy Accardo as the legitimate future closer, and competing in the American League East.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Tommy Can You Hear Me by The Who
1:45 p.m.
Wishin' and Hopin' by Dusty Springfield
2:25 p.m.
Won't Back Down by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones