North Shore Nine

In Episode 7 of Sicko Soundoff, North Shore Nine’s fan call-in show, we heard some fascinating takes about the Pittsburgh Pirates. Neil’s brother shared his unique Pirates-to-Rays fandom journey and posed trade questions about acquiring bats from Tampa Bay. Discussions also explored the gaping hole in right field, with names like Alex Verdugo, Taylor Ward, and Mike Yastrzemski thrown into the mix.

A major highlight was a deep dive into the Pirates’ struggles with developing hitters. Are the challenges rooted in scouting or coaching? This sparked a philosophical debate on talent identification versus skill refinement.

Whether it’s roster moves or organizational philosophy, Sicko Soundoff proves this fanbase is as passionate and knowledgeable as they come. Catch the full episode to hear the spirited exchanges and join the conversation by hopping into our Discord for a chance to be on the show. Let’s keep the offseason buzz alive—Let’s Go Bucs!