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Sicko Soundoff Episode 10 Recap: Catching Controversy & Spring Training Hype

Valentine’s Day? More like Baseball Sicko Day as Tyler held it down solo for this episode, navigating technical difficulties and Pirates offseason speculation. With spring training around the corner, the optimism (and skepticism) is in full swing.

The big debate? The Pirates’ catching situation. Joey Bart had a breakout 2024 season, but does that success come at the expense of Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez’s development? Nathan and Tyler went back and forth, questioning whether Bart should see time at first base while Rodriguez and Jason Delay handle catching duties.

Meanwhile, Crab went full sicko mode, dismantling the idea of red Pirates jerseys, Bob Nutting’s ownership, and the never-ending cycle of mediocrity. The verdict? Ben Cherington’s seat should be scorching hot.

From the absurdity of Washington Wild Things’ Twitter to classic Pirates nostalgia, this episode had it all. Buckle up, baseball is back!