Baseball Beat: Wednesday, March 26th

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, March 26th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat) - From Japan
1:40 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Tune: Stay Awhile by Dusty Springfield
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
Tune: I Want You Back by Jackson 5
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Tune: Let's Stay Together by Al Green

Guest Summaries:
Edes joined us from Japan following the Boston Red Sox season opening win over the Oakland A’s. He discussed the Red Sox including today’s loss to the Oakland A’s, Rich Harden’s performance today, how Hideki Okajima stole Daisuke Matsuzaka’s thunder, comparing Matsuzaka to Beatle-mania, upcoming Red Sox exhibition at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and overseas travel affecting the club. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including Miguel Cabrera’s contact extension, Curtis Granderson’s injury, and thoughts on the team’s chances in the American League Central. Nightengale discussed national headlines including the breaking report that Preston Gomez was hit by a car this morning. Davidoff discussed New York baseball including Andy Pettitte missing his first start, Hank Steinbrenner as less wild than his father, impression on Jose Canseco’s new book, and thoughts on what teams will improve this year. Souhan discussed the Minnesota Twins including Joe Nathan’s contract extension, impact of a legitimate closer on a young rotation, Francisco Liriano’s current state, and a review of the Johan Santana trade.

Tunes Summary:
1:40 p.m.
Stay Awhile by Dusty Springfield
2:25 p.m.
I Want You Back by Jackson 5
2:45 p.m.
Let's Stay Together by Al Green