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Pirates-Nationals trade pitch creates All-Star caliber infield for Paul Skenes
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates are enhancing their competitiveness with a proposed trade that could create an All-Star caliber infield for ace Paul Skenes. This move aims to bolster their offense as they pursue a postseason berth.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Pirates are becoming competitive
- Proposed trade could create All-Star infield
- Paul Skenes is a key player for the team
- Trade aims to enhance offensive capabilities
- Pirates are making a postseason push
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are a competitive baseball team.
That's something that couldn't be said often in the past decade. A significant portion of their competitiveness comes from ace Paul Skenes and the pitching staff.
But the offense is also handling its own. Zachary Rotman of FanSided has a trade idea that would continue to improve the Pirates' lineup as they make a postseason push.
"Sure, Konnor Griffin is the Pirates' shortstop of the present and future, but CJ Abrams can slot in nicely at DH in place of the reeling Marcell Ozuna, or even second base or third base," Rotman wrote. "He won't win any Gold Gloves, but he'd probably improve defensively away from shortstop, and the Pirates would be acquiring him for his bat, which can be game-changing with how he's played thus far."
Q&A
What trade is being proposed for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
A trade idea involving the Nationals is proposed to improve the Pirates' infield and support ace Paul Skenes.
How could the proposed trade impact the Pirates' postseason chances?
The trade aims to strengthen the Pirates' offense, potentially increasing their chances of making a postseason push.
Who is Paul Skenes and why is he important to the Pirates?
Paul Skenes is the ace pitcher for the Pirates, and his performance is crucial for the team's competitiveness this season.