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I can't wait to win': Why the Pirates, No. 1 pick Paul Skenes got his contract done so quickly
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I can't wait to win': Why the Pirates, No. 1 pick Paul Skenes got his contract done so quickly
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Paul Skenes signed by Pirates
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What factors should be considered when deciding between drafting a position player like Dylan Crews or a pitcher like Paul Skenes as the top overall pick in the MLB Draft? - Quora
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Paul Skenes gets record $9.2 million signing bonus from Pirates
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Report: Pirates' Paul Skenes, No. 1 MLB Draft Pick, Gets Record $9.2M Contract Bonus, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors