We Criticized Ben Cherington… Does He Deserve Credit Now?

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington joins North Shore Nine for a long-awaited wNS9+ conversation. In this interview, we talk through the criticism, the progress, and whether Cherington deserves more credit for where the Pirates are today. The conversation touches on roster construction, the team’s improved pitching foundation, offseason moves, organizational direction, and what still needs to happen for this group to take the next step. If you’ve been skeptical of Ben Cherington, optimistic about the Pirates, or somewhere in the middle, this episode is for you. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates interviews, analysis, live shows, and postgame coverage. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 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.