North Shore Nine

The North Shore Nine crew jumped on an emergency podcast to break down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ surprise signing of left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney to a one-year, $5.25 million deal. Anthony DiNardo and Doug “Dougie Fresh” discussed how Heaney provides much-needed stability to the rotation, joining Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Bailey Falter. The veteran brings durability, striking out 159 batters over 160 innings with the Rangers last season.

The hosts also considered how Heaney’s signing impacts the team’s young arms like Bubba Chandler, Thomas Harrington, and Mike Burrows. They speculated whether this move signals a trade on the horizon, as GM Ben Cherington hinted the Pirates might not be done making moves.

With spring training approaching, the NS9 crew is excited to see Heaney in action and what this signing means for the Pirates’ 2024 plans. Tune in for more analysis as the season unfolds!