The Pomp And Joe Show

Jonathan Bombulie of the TRIB joined the show. What is going on regarding the reported power struggle between Kyle Dubas and Mike Sullivan over Sullivan's coaching staff? Dubas said before when Mike Sullivan is gone, you're always looking for the next Mike Sullivan. "Free agency isn't how this team gets fixed." Jonathan thinks it's with young players. Would Erik Karlsson ever think of going back to Ottawa?

We hear arguments to give Najee Harris his fifth-year option and why he shouldn't receive the $6.79 million. Trouble brewing with the Penguins? Frank Seravalli heard there is a bit of a power struggle between Mike Sullivan and Kyle Dubas with Dubas wanting to change parts of Sullivan's coaching staff.

Decision day with Najee Harris' 5th-year option. Paul and Starkey don't think Najee's option should be picked up. Steelers players on Cam Heyward's podcast said the team had discussions about Justin Fields returning kicks.

The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise from Wednesday May 1st, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: The bad: the Pirates lost again to the Oakland A's. The good: Paul Skenes dominated again in Indianapolis. It's time to bring up Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero, and Ji Hwan Bae. Skenes should be here now, but May 10 seems possible. Deion Sanders and family embarked on a Twitter war today with a former player. Poni has reported a DK Metcalf trade is not happening. Zeise thinks Brandon Aiyuk fits the Steelers better than Debo Samuel, but Starkey likes the weapon Samuel brings. Nashville stayed alive last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Starkey Six Pack. The bad: the Pirates lost again to the Oakland A's. The good: Paul Skenes dominated again in Indianapolis. It's time to bring up Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero, and Ji Hwan Bae. Skenes should be here now, but May 10 seems possible. Deion Sanders and family embarked on a Twitter war today with a former player. Poni has reported a DK Metcalf trade is not happening. Zeise thinks Brandon Aiyuk fits the Steelers better than Debo Samuel, but Starkey likes the weapon Samuel brings. Nashville stayed alive last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Starkey's mailbag. Starkey wants Bob Nutting to step in and fire Andy Haines. Who would you rather have: Paul Skenes or Jared Jones? Can the Browns win the AFC North? We all think the Steelers will in 10 games or more. John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show.John thinks it would be appropriate for Paul Skenes to come up and pitch against a bad Colorado team as a good introduction to the league. Jack Suwinski shows flashes of being a good player, but the slumps he has leads to days like this when he's hitting .175. John feared this would happen with Andrew McCutchen where he isn't hitting and starting to reach the real conclusion to his career. He compared Oneil Cruz to... Gregory Polanco.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: John Perrotto believes Henry Davis will eventually become a DH. Oneil Cruz doesn't understand how to properly play baseball? Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joined the show. Mark doesn't know who the big receiver Bryant McFadden was alluding to and it might be a lesser-known guy. Kaboly loved the draft and the 'sure bets' of Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier. Courtland Sutton is the most likely big name receiver the Steelers may trade for. 

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Paul gives his ideal lineup for the Pirates on Friday. Nick Gonzales, Jake Lamb, and others should be here. The Pirates need to be more aggressive at the plate and Dan thinks it was starting to be shown last night. Dan is sticking with May 10 as when Paul Skenes will debut. Texts in the city. 

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