DECIDED: Why the Pittsburgh Pirates Seem Set to SEND Down Konnor Griffin

Pirates fans face a turning point as Konnor Griffin’s Opening Day fate appears settled—Gary Morgan breaks down why the front office is opting for development over headlines. Is Triple-A just a pit stop for the 19-year-old phenom, or are the Pittsburgh Pirates’ priorities finally shifting to long-term success? Key storylines examine Ben Cherington’s measured public comments, the small but significant areas Griffin must improve, and the ripple effects of MLB’s PPI and Super Two rules on his MLB timeline. The episode also spotlights the “Bubble Boys”—Billy Cook, Nick York, and Password Garcia—players forcing tough roster decisions with breakout springs. Morgan analyzes how O’Hearn and Ozuna’s additions stack up against what could have been with Kyle Schwarber, unpacking roster depth and lineup flexibility. With names like Mike Clevenger, Jose Urquidy, and Andy Rodriguez making cases, can this retooled roster spark the winning blend of development and contention the city craves? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.