Baseball Beat: Thursday, March 27th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, March 27th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, FoxSports.com; XM MLB Insider
1:35 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle; CBSSports.com
Tune: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Tune: Permanent Hurt by John Hiatt
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Wittenmyer, Chicago Sun-Times (Cubs Beat)
Tune: Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd

Guest Summaries:
Rosenthal discussed national headlines including his belief that the Cleveland Indians are the team to the beat, Detroit Tigers bullpen and starter issues, youth movement by the New York Yankees, Kelvim Escobar’s injury, and his pick of the Atlanta Braves as underrated. Ratto discussed national headlines including the 2008 woes of the San Francisco Giants including Barry Bonds being removed from the ballpark and how they need a marquee player to step forward. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including Randy Johnson as a big question mark and Micah Owings struggles this spring. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including health concerns surrounding the team, Kelvim Escobar’s long-term health, and an emotional discussion about Preston Gomez’s health and how the media handles these very personal stories. Wittenmyer discussed the Chicago Cubs including the remarkable story of Kerry Wood’s return and Reed Johnson’s signing.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2:25 p.m.
Permanent Hurt by John Hiatt
2:45 p.m.
Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd