North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
North Shore Nine, Bleav
Jim Bowden Says Pirates Fans Should Quit. Here’s Why He’s Wrong
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Dec 18, 2025 at 3:30 am.
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NS9LIVE! reacts to Jim Bowden’s comments telling Pirates fans to “retire” or switch teams, pushing back on the idea that fandom is disposable while diving into the frustration surrounding small-market baseball . The crew also debates the risk and upside of Munetaka Murakami, trade chatter around Mark Vientos, and what actually qualifies as a needle-moving move for the Pirates this offseason .