Baseball Beat: Tuesday, March 18th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, March 18th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting today as Charley Steiner is off with the Los Angeles Dodgers today. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jonah Keri, ESPN.com Page 2
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Griffin, Toronto Star
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Sean Deveney, The Sporting News
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Chris Russell, Reporter, MLB Home Plate (New York Yankees v. Virginia Tech Game)

Guest Summaries:
Keri discussed national headlines including questioning why teams have not signed Barry Bonds and Howie Kendrick as a rising star. Griffin discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including A.J. Burnett and how their team’s health as well as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play a role on the club contending in the American League East. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including how Orlando Cabrera improves the team, second base opening, and how Nick Swisher has brought a positive, loose atmosphere to the clubhouse. Deveney discussed national headlines including Evan Longoria and Colby Rasmus being sent to the minors. Goold discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including Tony Larussa managing a rebuilding club, Colby Rasmus being sent down, Mark Lamping leaving as team President, expectations for Kyle Lohse, and Chris Carpenter and Mark Mulder’s rehab. Russell joined us from Blacksburg, Virginia to discuss the New York Yankees exhibition against Virginia Tech.

Charley Steiner returns to Baseball Beat on Wednesday following his return from the Beijing, China tour with the Los Angeles Dodgers.