The Pirates’ Biggest Decision Is Here And It's Konnor Griffin

The Pirates’ Biggest Decision Is Here And It's Konnor Griffin

16:20 Mar 12, 2026
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In the debut episode of OffBeat with Alex Stumpf, Alex dives right into the biggest Pirates storyline of the moment: Konnor Griffin. Is the 19-year-old phenom truly forcing his way onto the Opening Day roster, or is the hype getting ahead of the reality? Alex breaks down what he’s hearing, what he’s seeing, and why Griffin’s spring has created a very real conversation about Pittsburgh’s future. From the excitement around his talent to the fastball concerns, service-time implications, and possible extension talk, this episode explores every angle of the Pirates’ toughest spring decision. If you want a grounded, connected, beat-writer look at the story everyone in Pittsburgh is talking about, this is the place to start. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ?Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ?Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ?TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ?Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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