How should the Pittsburgh Pirates handle Paul Skenes in 2025?

Paul Skenes was electric in 2024, surpassing multiple Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching records en route to winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Host Ethan Smith, and well, the team expect his workload to increase in 2025, but how should the Pirates best handle one of their most important assets in 2025 to ensure he has the best opportunity for the Pirates to compete? Ethan discusses on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. PLUS! Would you accept the Pirates offer for the 1/1 Topps patch debut card? AND How can the Pirates win this fanbase back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/LOCKEDON .SelectQuote - They Shop. You Save. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From the first whistle to the final drive, FanDuel makes the NFL Playoffs even more exciting! Right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get THREE HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS – if you win your first bet! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.