Pirates GM shuts down Paul Skenes trade rumors
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the worst teams in MLB for years, with clubs around the league hoping each summer to acquire All-Star closer David Bednar before the trade deadline. It appears another decision made by owner Bob Nutting proved costly to the franchise.
Pirates ownership reportedly stepped in to nix a trade of closer David Bednar at trade deadlines in the past. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Trade Paul Skenes? The Pittsburgh Pirates should build around Paul Skenes. But they punted on an opportunity to do that last offseason, and the chances of owner Bob Nutting splurging this offseason are about as good as his team’s current playoff odds: 0.3 percent.