The Pirates have made significant upgrades to their lineup, but it has come at Andrew McCutchen's expense. The Pirates should sign Konnor Griffin for eight-years, $140 million with a club option. The Super Bowl was a boring game, but Bob thinks it was a brilliant performance by Seattle. Neal Shipley in his first opportunity in the TGL indoor golf event hit a hole and one and game winning putt!

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, February 9th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates have signed DH Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal. This likely marks the end of the Andrew McCutchen era. Are you impressed with the Pirates offseason? We hear from Pirates fans on how they view this offseason with the Pirates adding three bats. The Pirates lineup is significantly improved.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: How concerned are you that Marcell Ozuna's struggles last season could continue? Should Konnor Griffin be on the big league team to start? Griffin, Lowe, O'Hearn, Reynolds, Ozuna, and others would be a legitimate Pirates lineup. Signing Marcell Ozuna likely marks the end of the Andrew McCutchen era. This definitely could have been handled differently.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions. Joe and Bob discuss each Super Bowl since the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII. Kenneth Walker won Super Bowl MVP with 150 yards rushing. Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl! Where will the Steelers next quarterback come from? Ty Simpson has gotten a ton of traction from Charlie Campbell in his mock draft as a top quarterback.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: This is a sad way for the Andrew McCutchen era to end. It was a good three years with him. McCutchen changed his profile picture from him in a Pirates jersey to a picture of a player swinging a bat. The Patriots have been to 20% of the Super Bowls. The Olympics are here and we watched some curling. We are excited for Olympic hockey!

The Patriots have been to 20% of the Super Bowls. They now have the most Super Bowl losses in NFL history. The Seahawks dominated New England. The Seahawks and Patriots both spent significant money in free agency. The Olympics are underway!

This is a sad way for the Andrew McCutchen era to end. It was a good three years with him. McCutchen changed his profile picture from him in a Pirates jersey to a picture of a player swinging a bat. Jeff would like to see Malik Willis be the quarterback over Aaron Rodgers. When and where are the Steelers going to get a quarterback??

Where will the Steelers next quarterback come from? Ty Simpson to the Steelers has gotten a ton of traction. NBC Sports pointed Simpson to the Steelers and said some team will buy into him as a first-round pick. Charlie Campbell of Walter Football has Simpson going No. 2 overall!

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions. Super Bowl LX was one of the most boring Super Bowls of the past 15 years. Joe and Bob discuss each Super Bowl since the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII. Kenneth Walker won Super Bowl MVP with 150 yards rushing. Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl!