Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace pitcher, recently responded to trade rumors suggesting he could be dealt for position player talent. He dismissed the speculation, highlighting that it's just noise and doesn't affect his game. After a recent victory, he reflected on the general manager's role in shaping the team's future. Despite the Pirates' poor performance this season, sitting last in runs scored, Skenes feels secure in his role and understands the nature of the business, recognizing that trades are part of the organization's strategy.
If Skenes, who celebrated his first anniversary in the majors two weeks ago, has learned anything during his rise to stardom over the past three years, it's that noise is not the same as news.
There's no substance to just all that talk that you hear on social media and news outlets and stuff like that.
Ben's job is to create a winning team and a winning organization, so, what it looks like to him (is up to him).
I don't expect it to happen, but Cherington is going to look out for what's best for the Pirates.
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