Pirates GM Rejects Skenes Trade Speculation
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Despite a stellar 2.44 ERA, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes's team is underperforming, fueling trade speculation. However, GM Ben Cherington vehemently denied considering a trade, emphasizing Skenes's long-term value and the organizational failure it would represent. While Skenes's trade value is high, the Pirates are better served improving the team around him rather than trading their ace pitcher. Trading him would alienate fans and signal a lack of faith in contending before 2029.
Despite a stellar 2.44 ERA, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes's team is underperforming, fueling trade speculation. However, GM Ben Cherington vehemently denied considering a trade, emphasizing Skenes's long-term value and the organizational failure it would represent. While Skenes's trade value is high, the Pirates are better served improving the team around him rather than trading their ace pitcher. Trading him would alienate fans and signal a lack of faith in contending before 2029.
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