North Shore Nine

With Kazuma Okamoto’s posting window set to slam shut at 5 p.m. Sunday, The Point went full offseason chaos mode. Anthony DiNardo hosted a stacked panel—Noah Hiles, Colin Beazley, Scott Moore, and Tyler—to build the perfect Pittsburgh pitch: PNC Park’s backdrop, a city starving for a hero, and a chance for Okamoto to be the face, not a supporting actor. Then came the reality check. Three panelists leaned Padres, one zagged Angels, and everyone agreed the Pirates might have to win with money if geography wins out. If Okamoto goes elsewhere, the debate shifted to Plan B: Eugenio Suárez, a cheaper platoon route (hello, Yoán Moncada + Jared Triolo), a veteran catcher like Victor Caratini, and finally locking in that fifth starter. The night ended with the fan vote crowning Hiles’ four-step plan as the winner. Either way, Pittsburgh’s offseason finally feels alive—and the next move could define 2026 entirely.