The energy around the Pirates feels different right now, and this episode of NS9LIVE! captured that perfectly.
DiNardo, Tyler, and Jim spent the night reacting to the biggest Pirates news of the young season as Konnor Griffin is set to make his MLB debut at home against the Orioles. What felt like a long-term conversation just days ago suddenly became real, and the excitement around Griffin’s arrival gave this show a completely different kind of buzz. This was not a wait-and-see discussion. It was a full-on reaction to a move that instantly changes the feel of the team and the way fans look at this season.
The crew broke down what Griffin’s promotion means for the lineup, the defense, and the overall direction of the roster. They also spent plenty of time digging into the report from Buster Olney that the Pirates and Griffin are nearing a nine-year, $140 million extension, including the possible impact that timing could have on PPI eligibility and why that piece of the story matters just as much as the contract number itself.
There was also some conversation about the team’s strong early vibes, the way the roster is starting to make more sense, and why this call-up gives the Pirates even more juice heading into the home opener. Add in the hoist the cone energy, and this felt like one of those shows that reflects a fanbase finally having some real fun again.
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