The Pirates made their first real move of the offseason—and it was big enough to trigger an emergency episode of North Shore Nine. Anthony and Jim broke down the surprise five-player trade that sent Johan Oviedo to Boston and brought top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to Pittsburgh. They covered why Garcia’s power, athleticism, and years of control check major boxes the Pirates have lacked, while also digging into the red flags—swing-and-miss concerns, chase issues, and the risk that he profiles more like a volatile power bat than a sure everyday player.
They also explored what this means for Mitch Keller’s future, roster construction, and where the Pirates must go next.
Watch or listen to the full emergency pod now—don’t miss it.
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