Looking at Paul Skins' pitching reminds me of Justin Verlander (currently with the San Francisco Giants) and Max Scherzer (currently with the Toronto Blue Jays).

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly clearly stated the team's no-trade policy regarding ace Paul Skins, praising him highly.

Skins earned the National League Rookie of the Year title last season, recording 11 wins and 3 losses with an earned run average of 1.96 over 23 games, and this season he has continued to pitch at a high level with 4 wins, 5 losses, and an earned run average of 2.15 in 12 games.

On the 29th (Korea time), the American sports media Sporting News reported, “The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently at the bottom of the standings, are drawing continuous attention. The reason is simple: Paul Skins.” Pittsburgh currently sits in last place in the National League Central Division with a record of 21 wins and 36 losses.

With Skins' performance attracting interest from big-market teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox, on the 23rd, Dodgers Way, which primarily reports on the Dodgers, caught attention by suggesting that Kim Hye-sung should also be included in a trade package to acquire Skins.

The media stated, “A definite trade package including top-tier prospects is necessary to acquire Skins,” and argued that “Kim Hye-sung should also be included as a trade card.”

However, the stance of Pittsburgh is firm. Manager Kelly noted, “Skins is a special pitcher reminiscent of Verlander and Scherzer,” adding, “There is absolutely no way we will trade him.”

Scherzer, a former Cy Young winner (216 wins, 112 losses, earned run average of 3.16), and Verlander (262 wins, 150 losses, earned run average of 3.31) are referred to as living legends of Major League Baseball. This highlights Skins' exceptional ability.

Sporting News stated, “Skins is building an impressive career with accolades like Rookie of the Year last year and All-Star selections, and he is soon to celebrate his 23rd birthday,” adding, “Letting him go would be like Pittsburgh giving up on its future.”

It continued, “While there are fans imagining Skins wearing a big-market team uniform, for the time being, they will be watching him pitch in Pittsburgh.”

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