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Hard-throwing Paul Skenes eager to show the Pirates what he's got during his first spring training
By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press
Wed,02/14/24-2:44PM , 118 Reads
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes would love to be on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day roster.

However, the top overall pick in last year's draft isn’t stressing out while taking part in his first major league spring training.
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Pittsburgh Pirates first round draft pick, pitcher Paul Skenes, left, poses with Pirates general manager Ben Cherington after signing with the team in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The Pirates drafted Skenes first player overall in this year's Major League Baseball draft. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Top overall draft pick Paul Skenes gets record $9.2 million signing bonus from Pirates
By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press
Tue,07/18/23-5:28PM , 1,356 Reads
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Paul Skenes, taken by Pittsburgh with the first pick in this month's amateur draft, agreed Tuesday to a contract that includes a $9.2 million signing bonus.

The amount is the highest for a drafted player, topping the $8,416,300 Detroit agreed to with first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the top pick in 2021.
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