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THC · 13 July 2024, 09:43 PM

A generational talent

If he can remain healthy he is going to be fun to watch the next 10 years at least

The MLB All Star game is Tuesday … Skenes was named the NL starter and seeing this rookie phenom go up against Aaron Judge will be must see TV, imo

AzPaul · 13 July 2024, 10:41 PM

As impressive as his talent is, I'm more impressed by his talent.

austinp · 13 July 2024, 10:46 PM

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As impressive as his talent is, I'm more impressed by his talent.

Indeed. lol.

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Krash · 13 July 2024, 10:50 PM

Best prospect since Stephen Strasburg. Although that’s probably not a good comparison. Skenes is on another level. He consistently throws 103 mph. Hopefully, he won’t get hurt and blow out his arm. That’s always the biggest fear with these young pitchers.

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GB-man · 14 July 2024, 07:41 AM

I’m glad you told me he is that good because I had no idea. Sadly I only knew he was the guy with the gymnast lol

AzPaul · 14 July 2024, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

Best prospect since Stephen Strasburg. Although that’s probably not a good comparison. Skenes is on another level. He consistently throws 103 mph. Hopefully, he won’t get hurt and blow out his arm. That’s always the biggest fear with these young pitchers.

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How the arm is going to hold up, long term, with a guy throwing that hard, is mostly uncharted territory. I know he throws both splitters and sliders, so keeping solid mechanics is going to be doubly important for him.

wilmotrogers · 14 July 2024, 10:32 AM

I live in Pittsburgh. The level of excitement around him is off the charts and somehow, he delivers. Really excited to see how this year progresses. This is a guy who made his major league debut the second week of may, is 6-0 (for the Pirates), named NL starter for ASG. I mean, there exists the possibility he could be a Cy Young contender by the end of the year. Talk about potentially it just living up to the hype, but exceeding it.

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austinp · 15 July 2024, 01:02 AM

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I live in Pittsburgh. The level of excitement around him is off the charts and somehow, he delivers. Really excited to see how this year progresses. This is a guy who made his major league debut the second week of may, is 6-0 (for the Pirates), named NL starter for ASG. I mean, there exists the possibility he could be a Cy Young contender by the end of the year. Talk about potentially it just living up to the hype, but exceeding it.

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Enjoy him while you can. The Yankees or Dodgers will be coming for him eventually.

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wilmotrogers · 15 July 2024, 11:06 AM

Truer words have never been spoken.

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mailman · 15 July 2024, 10:20 PM

He’s doing something amazing right now and good for him! He’s fun to watch.

espanol · 15 July 2024, 10:56 PM

Fun to watch. He’s clearly the best in the league at the moment, IMO.

White Collar Boy · 19 July 2024, 04:31 PM

First time watching him, that All Star game. He looked like he belonged there, with the stuff and the ‘stache. The Soto walk should have been called a strikeout. Hope he stays healthy. Seems like a special player.

xwalker4 · 20 July 2024, 12:54 PM

Really enjoying him here in Pittsburgh! Great win tonight, too.

brandrea · 20 July 2024, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

How the arm is going to hold up, long term, with a guy throwing that hard, is mostly uncharted territory. I know he throws both splitters and sliders, so keeping solid mechanics is going to be doubly important for him.

Let’s hope he may be the modern day Nolan Ryan

scarlet knight · 20 July 2024, 11:57 PM

More impressed by his girlfriend.

13 July 2024, 09:43 PM	#1
THC 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,697	Paul Skenes A generational talent If he can remain healthy he is going to be fun to watch the next 10 years at least The MLB All Star game is Tuesday … Skenes was named the NL starter and seeing this rookie phenom go up against Aaron Judge will be must see TV, imo

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Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,566	Best prospect since Stephen Strasburg. Although that’s probably not a good comparison. Skenes is on another level. He consistently throws 103 mph. Hopefully, he won’t get hurt and blow out his arm. That’s always the biggest fear with these young pitchers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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wilmotrogers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18	I live in Pittsburgh. The level of excitement around him is off the charts and somehow, he delivers. Really excited to see how this year progresses. This is a guy who made his major league debut the second week of may, is 6-0 (for the Pirates), named NL starter for ASG. I mean, there exists the possibility he could be a Cy Young contender by the end of the year. Talk about potentially it just living up to the hype, but exceeding it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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wilmotrogers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18	Truer words have never been spoken. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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espanol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST Watch: Exp 36 Posts: 1,142	Fun to watch. He’s clearly the best in the league at the moment, IMO.

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White Collar Boy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,895	First time watching him, that All Star game. He looked like he belonged there, with the stuff and the ‘stache. The Soto walk should have been called a strikeout. Hope he stays healthy. Seems like a special player.

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