The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason with plenty of attention, and much of it revolved around Paul Skenes, especially amid rumors linking him to the New York Yankees. After a historic year and a major award, the young ace found himself at the center of speculation about his future beyond Pittsburgh. As the chatter grew, so did anticipation for his response.

That moment came shortly after he accepted the National League Cy Young Award. Surrounded by cameras and reporters, Skenes was asked about the noise connecting him to another major franchise. Even after an exceptional season, the focus had shifted from his performance to talk of a possible move to New York.

When he addressed the situation, Skenes was direct and composed. Instead of feeding the speculation, he reaffirmed his lo

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