The article discusses the uncertainty of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes possibly changing teams in the future. Historically, the Pirates have not retained their top pitchers, with the last player to achieve 150 starts being Paul Maholm in 2011. In contrast, other franchises have had more success retaining pitchers over similar periods. The piece highlights recent contracts, contrasting Mitch Keller's $77 million extension with the Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325 million deal, pointing to systemic issues within the Pirates organization.
"Top-end starters tend to change teams, and especially flow away from broke-dick bozo outfits like the one in Pittsburgh towards serious professional organizations."
"The last pitcher to make it to 150 starts with Pittsburgh was Paul Maholm, who last played for the Pirates in 2011, a notable stat reflecting the franchise's struggles."
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