Some days, it just feels like the world is conspiring to get Paul Skenes out of Pittsburgh.
Which, to be fair, isn't the most outrageous idea. The ineptitude of the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense basically drowned out Skenes' historically dominant campaign, one that should earn him a Cy Young Award after recording a 1.97 ERA in 187 2/3 innings.
And though it doesn't sound like the franchise has any immediate intention of trading him, the whole baseball world is watching and lurking for the day that Bob Nutting admits he "can't afford" to keep the best pitcher in baseball in town.