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Podcast: North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Episode: Paul Skenes Is Ours And He's Spectacular
Description: We push back on the national trade chatter and lay out why the Pirates shouldnât entertain itâperiod. From roster construction to timeline, we talk realistic paths to keep your ace in Pittsburgh and what an early-career plan could look like.
Then we dive into Rafael Floresâ surprise call-up and debut. Why adding him now (9/18) makes sense for the 40-man, what we saw in his first game (hard contact, first MLB knock, drew a walk), and how his bat profiles alongside the current lineup. We also break down MLBâs new ârecovery periodâ rule for amateursâwhat it changes for...