The Pirates are reeling, and just about everything is on the table for a last-place team but they won't be trading ace Paul Skenes.

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.

Atlanta Braves talk radio hosts 680 The Fan presented trade proposals involving Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes and Braves rookie of the year candidates.

Andrew McCutchen was in awe of what Paul Skenes accomplished last season, when the 22-year-old right-hander started for the National League in the All-Star Game, won rookie of the year honors and finished third in Cy Young voting in a historic campaign.

The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted another Paul Skenes masterclass. Sadly, the only way Skenes is guaranteed a win these days is a perfect game. It doesn't matter wh