Paul Skenes is a generational talent whose pitching abilities are being wasted with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Owner Bob Nutting and

With the Pittsburgh Pirates continuing to dive into a downward spiral, rumors have surrounded superstar pitcher and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes as he embarks on yet another strong season. Baseball fans have salivated at the possibility of Skenes going to a contender and playing an ace-level role on a playoff team.

"No, it's not part of the conversation at all," Cherington said bluntly when asked about the possibility of a Skenes trade Thursday (via the Associated Press). Skenes, 22, is unde