There has been rampant speculation that the spiraling Pirates might be better off trading the best young pitcher in MLB for a haul of prospects to boost their offense.

As trade rumors swirl around the Pittsburgh Pirates superstar, Paul Skenes seems unconvinced a trade is coming anytime soon.

"It doesn't affect anything," Skenes told the Associated Press of Cherington's comments on Friday. "Anybody can play GM." "I don't expect it to happen," continued Skenes. "[But Ch