Paul Skenes addressed a report claiming a teammate stated he wants to play for the New York Yankees and has no confidence in the Pirates winning. Skenes denied the report, emphasizing his goal is to win with the Pirates and expressing his love for the city of Pittsburgh. He stated he doesn't know the source of the report or the player who supposedly made the comments, reiterating his focus on winning in Pittsburgh.
Skenes spoke to the media after unanimously winning a pitching award, stating he saw the tweet about the report and didn't think much of it. He reiterated that his goal is to win with the Pirates and change the perception of the team, drawing a parallel to his success at the Air Force Academy where he helped a team achieve historic wins.
The Pirates have struggled with a long playoff drought, not making the postseason in a decade and having limited success in recent decades. Skenes expressed his determination to be part of the group that brings a championship back to Pittsburgh, referencing the 46-year gap since the ... download the app to read more
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