“The Password” Arrives | Is Jhostynxon Garcia the LF Answer?
The Point breaks down the Oviedo-for-Jhostynxon Garcia trade, debating whether “The Password” is truly the answer in left field before diving into each panelist’s top Winter Meetings target and how it could shape the 2026 Pirates. Watch or listen to see who won the night—and whether the guys think the Pirates are finally ready to make real moves.
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
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Show Notes
The Point dove into one of the busiest stretches of Pirates news we’ve seen in years, and the panel did not hold back. Jim welcomed Josh Booth, Jason Mackey, Tyler, and Neil to break down the blockbuster trade that sent Johan Oviedo to Boston in exchange for “The Password” himself, Jhostynxon Garcia. The crew debated whether Garcia can truly solve Pittsburgh’s left-field problem, how his power and defensive versatility fit long-term, and whether his swing-and-miss profile should worry fans. From there, the conversation shifted to the upcoming Winter Meetings, where each panelist picked their No. 1 target—ranging from Kyle Schwarber to Brandon Lowe to Eugenio Suárez to Steven Kwan—and explained why that move could reshape the 2026 roster.
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