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I Hope Paul Skenes Can Survive Pittsburgh....
Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:40 pm
Sadly, a far too typical game against the Mets tonight He left the game in the 7th with a 2-1 lead, but the bullpen promptly gave up the lead in the bottom of the inning. Between a porous bullpen and a light-hitting offense, the guy has tough luck all the time.
I know Skenes maxxed out on his money by being the #1 pick, but man is he paying for it now. That guy is a competitor, and it just makes me wonder how tough the losing is for him to take.
PS - He helped LSU win it all in 2023, so I think it's okay to talk about him on this board. If not, they can move it to More Sports.
I know Skenes maxxed out on his money by being the #1 pick, but man is he paying for it now. That guy is a competitor, and it just makes me wonder how tough the losing is for him to take.
PS - He helped LSU win it all in 2023, so I think it's okay to talk about him on this board. If not, they can move it to More Sports.
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Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:41 pm to KCT
I hope he gets to a better team soon….
But, with the money he got, I don’t feel sorry for him!
But, with the money he got, I don’t feel sorry for him!
Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:43 pm to KCT
He will likely be traded for a large haul in the next two years.
Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:46 pm to KCT
He's there for a good time, not a long time imo
Posted on 5/12/25 at 8:59 pm to The Hurricane
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He will likely be traded for a large haul in the next two years
The Pirates useless owner won't even demand a good package in return.
Posted on 5/12/25 at 9:04 pm to KCT
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I Hope Paul Skenes Can Survive Pittsburgh....
It is tough for him there. I her he has an excellent support system after a hard day though. Rumor has it his GF is a smoke show.
Posted on 5/12/25 at 9:04 pm to Bestbank Tiger
You aren’t wrong. The Astros didn’t give up anything of value for Cole. He was basically a two year rental though.
Posted on 5/12/25 at 9:06 pm to The Hurricane
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He will likely be traded for a large haul in the next two years.
He’s under team control til 2030 but they might. When he hits arbitration they gonna have to pay him 30-40mil/yr
Posted on 5/12/25 at 9:07 pm to KCT
I hope he eventually lands somewhere serious about winning too. But hard to feel sorry for the guy. Dude is 22 years old and so far has:
- Partially served in the Air Force
- Won a CWS ring
- Drafted 1st overall with a near $10 mil signing bonus
- Started an MLB all star game
- Won NL ROTY
- Has Livvy doing gymnastics on his pole
I think he's doing fine for himself
- Partially served in the Air Force
- Won a CWS ring
- Drafted 1st overall with a near $10 mil signing bonus
- Started an MLB all star game
- Won NL ROTY
- Has Livvy doing gymnastics on his pole
I think he's doing fine for himself
Posted on 5/13/25 at 5:14 am to KCT
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Survive Pittsburgh..
whether they are winning, or losing, he is still getting paid the same. Sure, it would be better to be winning...but as long as he is pitching well he will get the chance to play for a contender, soon. All that money makes it a little easier to take losing...
Posted on 5/13/25 at 6:33 am to Mandtgr47
I'd love to see him with the DBacks 
Posted on 5/13/25 at 6:53 am to Bayou
When he becomes a FA it's NYC or LA for him. PLus if they are still together Livvy will want to be in either location. There's a reason she bought an apartment in NYC not Pitt.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 6:59 am to LSUDonMCO
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When he becomes a FA it's NYC or LA for him. PLus if they are still together Livvy will want to be in either location. There's a reason she bought an apartment in NYC not Pitt.
We'll see. I'm not sure that Paul is an NYC or LA guy. He doesn't seem to care much for the spotlight.
This post was edited on 5/13/25 at 7:00 am
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:00 am to KCT
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We'll see. I'm not sure that Paul is an NYC or LA guy.
Think he can develop a Boston accent?
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:03 am to KCT
BUT the Yankees, Mets or Dodgers have the deepest pockets and can actually win.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:08 am to sportsaddit68
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Think he can develop a Boston accent?
I wouldn't mind seeing him with the Rangers, although the Rangers seem to have forgotten how to score runs since they won the 2023 World Series. If his arm remains healthy, he'll certainly go to a club that can spend money.
He's from California, so I guess I could see LA before NYC. Boston, Philly, or maybe even St. Louis could be in the mix, too.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:15 am to LSUDonMCO
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BUT the Yankees, Mets or Dodgers have the deepest pockets and can actually win.
I could see the Mets trading for him to get a few years out of him before his big contract, but I do not see us signing him when he is a free agent. We don't really prioritize spending big contracts on starting pitching, at least right now in the current front office.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:15 am to LSUDonMCO
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BUT the Yankees, Mets or Dodgers have the deepest pockets and can actually win.
They have the deepest pockets for sure. A few other clubs spend pretty well, too. I haven't look at player payroll numbers in awhile, though.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:22 am to KCT
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We'll see. I'm not sure that Paul is an NYC or LA guy.
You sure he's not an LA guy? Might want to check his hometown.
Posted on 5/13/25 at 7:22 am to LSUDonMCO
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When he becomes a FA it's NYC or LA for him. PLus if they are still together Livvy will want to be in either location.
They should split the difference and come to the Rangers. DFW airport is a 3 hour flight to both
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