No blueprint for picks to reach majors
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
July 19, 2024

No blueprint for picks to reach majors

By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 

The Pittsburgh Pirates are treating the drafting and development of Paul Skenes like a phenomenon, given his unprecedented rise from No. 1 overall pick to the starting pitcher in the All-Star Game.

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