Pirates Go All In on Konnor Griffin With Massive Extension

The Pirates made their biggest move of the year, locking up Konnor Griffin on a 9-year, $140 million deal that could climb to $150 million. In this episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how the deal came together, why it matters for the franchise, and what it says about the Pirates’ belief in Griffin as a centerpiece player. Alex looks at the timing of the contract, the significance of the Pirates making this kind of long-term commitment, and how this deal compares to past extensions in Pittsburgh. He also digs into the risk, the upside, and why this could become one of the most influential moves the organization has made in a long time. If you want to understand what this means for Konnor Griffin, the Pirates, and the future of the franchise, this episode is worth your time. Subscribe for more daily Pirates coverage from North Shore Nine. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join 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.myspreadshop.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 ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.