The Pomp And Joe Show

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The Waste Management golf open draws 200,000 fans and was a free for all in Arizona with rowdiness and a party atmosphere. Do we want this for some golf events? We hear from callers on the state of the Steelers QB position and if we would trade for Justin Fields.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pirates analyst Michael McKenry joined the show. The Endy Rodriguez injury and having Tommy John is huge for the Bucs behind the plate. Two of the biggest questions entering the season: can Henry Davis catch and when will we see Paul Skenes? Michael thinks the signing of Grandal has pushed Davis back to Triple-A, but still has every opportunity to be on the team in spring. Offensively he's ready, but defensively is where the issues are. Michael doesn't think we will see Paul Skenes until at least May. Oneil Cruz is going to need to slide and get better at fundamentals. Aroldis Chapman could get traded at the deadline but is going to be nice seeing him bolster the bullpen. Chief Steelers insider Mark Kaboly joined the show. Mark thought Mitch Trubisky would be back, but the loss in Indianapolis showed his career in Pittsburgh is over. If Russell Wilson or Justin Fields is brought in, the Pickett era is over. Mason Rudolph is the only real competition where Pickett and Rudolph can coexist for Kaboly. If the Steelers trade for Fields, who Brad Spielberger would command a second and fifth rounder, you have to pick up his 5th-year option. Two draft picks and $22 million next season is a flip of the coin for Mark.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Pitt basketball star Blake Hinson joined the show. Hinson dominated against West Virginia, Duke, and Virginia this season. The Panthers are finding their stride and the freshmen are growing up in front of our eyes. Hinson doesn't think it was Pitt's best game of the year but they competed at a high level. Hinson has connections to Tony Bennett's family, Virginia's head coach. The next step is Louisville. Hinson said Jeff Capel has instilled confidence in him unlike any other college coach he's had. Capel has done a great job getting points across without yelling and having respect for the team and players. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Pitchers and catchers arrived in Bradenton today. The Pirates are interested in trading for Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. Jason isn't sure if there will be a deal but the discussions are 'healthy' and Ji-Hwan Bae has been rumored. The Pirates are going to deal from a position of strength. They are not going to want to give up upper level prospects like Solometo and Chandler. It's a possible option Henry Davis begins catching in the minor leagues. Davis confirmed to Mackey there hasn't been any discussions on him playing right field. Jason would bat Cruz leadoff. Is Cruz physically ready? Jason thinks he's good to go. Skenes could be up in mid-May. Starting pitching is a question. Texts in the city - with a twist.

Paul Steigerwald calls in to discuss the origins of Jaromir Jagr in Pittsburgh, his best playing qualities, his legendary Stanley Cup goal vs Chicago. his mercurial personality, ranking the best Pens of all-time. Noah Hiles joins to discuss Pitt men's basketball and their tournament outlook, the keys vs Virginia, the keys to Pitt's recent surge

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Pitchers and catchers arrived in Bradenton today. The Pirates are interested in trading for Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. Jason isn't sure if there will be a deal but the discussions are 'healthy' and Ji-Hwan Bae has been rumored. The Pirates are going to deal from a position of strength. They are not going to want to give up upper level prospects like Solometo and Chandler. It's a possible option Henry Davis begins catching in the minor leagues. Davis confirmed to Mackey there hasn't been any discussions on him playing right field. Jason would bat Cruz leadoff. Is Cruz physically ready? Jason thinks he's good to go. Skenes could be up in mid-May. Starting pitching is a question.

Pitt basketball star Blake Hinson joined the show. Hinson dominated against West Virginia, Duke, and Virginia this season. The Panthers are finding their stride and the freshmen are growing up in front of our eyes. Hinson doesn't think it was Pitt's best game of the year but they competed at a high level. Hinson has connections to Tony Bennett's family, Virginia's head coach. The next step is Louisville. Hinson said Jeff Capel has instilled confidence in him unlike any other college coach he's had. Capel has done a great job getting points across without yelling and having respect for the team and players.

Chief Steelers insider Mark Kaboly joined the show. Mark thought Mitch Trubisky would be back, but the loss in Indianapolis showed his career in Pittsburgh is over. If Russell Wilson or Justin Fields is brought in, the Pickett era is over. Mason Rudolph is the only real competition where Pickett and Rudolph can coexist for Kaboly. If the Steelers trade for Fields, who Brad Spielberger would command a second and fifth rounder, you have to pick up his 5th-year option. Two draft picks and $22 million next season is a flip of the coin for Mark.

Pirates analyst Michael McKenry joined the show. The Endy Rodriguez injury and having Tommy John is huge for the Bucs behind the plate. Two of the biggest questions entering the season: can Henry Davis catch and when will we see Paul Skenes? Michael thinks the signing of Grandal has pushed Davis back to Triple-A, but still has every opportunity to be on the team in spring. Offensively he's ready, but defensively is where the issues are. Michael doesn't think we will see Paul Skenes until at least May. Oneil Cruz is going to need to slide and get better at fundamentals. Aroldis Chapman could get traded at the deadline but is going to be nice seeing him bolster the bullpen.

We hear from callers on the state of the Steelers QB position and if we would trade for Justin Fields.

The Waste Management golf open draws 200,000 fans and was a free for all in Arizona with rowdiness and a party atmosphere. Do we want this for some golf events?