Baseball Beat Special Edition: Monday, March 3rd

Here is the rundown for the Monday, March 3rd Special Edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

9:05 a.m.
Guest: T.J. Quinn, ESPN
9:25 a.m.
Guest: Steve Buckley, Boston Herald
Tune: Traveling Band by Creedence Clearwater
9:25 a.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal (Indians Beat)
Tune: C.C. Rider by The Animals
Tune: Name Game by Shirley Ellis
10:05 a.m.
Guest: Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
10:25 a.m.
Guest: Dave Lennon, Newsday (Mets Beat)
Tune: Hurt So Bad by Little Anthony and the Imperials
10:45 a.m.
Guest: Rick Hummel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tune: Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac Guest:

Guest Summaries:
Quinn discussed national headlines including the latest on Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds as well as his report over the weekend about “enablers” in Major League Baseball. Buckley discussed the Boston Red Sox including last week’s White House visit and the weekend New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox Nation debate, and the origins of Hank Steinbrenner and John Henry’s relationship. Ocker discussed the Cleveland Indians including his piece today on Tim Laker regretting his drug use and C.C. Sabathia’s contract. We also did a short bit with Sheldon on the correct pronunciation of his last name using the song Name Game by Shirley Ellis. Verducci discussed national headlines including Hank Steinbrenner embracing the role of his father, Yankees plan to use young starting pitchers, how the Toronto Blue Jays can contend if everything goes right, and why Tampa Bay Rays does not need Barry Bonds. Lennon discussed the New York Mets including the club’s health issues, Carlos Delgado’s hip condition, Carlos Beltran’s legs, and Ryan Church’s collision at first base. Hummel discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including Albert Pujols elbow, rebuilding the club, Jim Edmonds in a San Diego Padres uniform, and Scott Spiezio’s strange story.

Tunes Summary:
9:25 a.m.
Traveling Band by Creedence Clearwater
9:45 a.m.
C.C. Rider by The Animals
Name Game by Shirley Ellis
10:25 a.m.
Hurt So Bad by Little Anthony and the Imperials
10:45 a.m.
Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac