Paul Skenes had a really attention-grabbing selection of phrases this week.
The Pittsburgh Pirates formally agreed on Wednesday to a monster extension with shortstop phenom Konnor Griffin. The 19-year-old Griffin is getting a brand new nine-year deal from the Pirates for an immense sum of cash that marks the most important contract in Pittsburgh franchise historical past.
Talking with reporters later within the day on Wednesday, the Pirates ace pitcher Skenes was requested about Griffin’s extension and mentioned that he was “tremendous joyful” for Griffin and his household. However Skenes additionally closed out his remarks with an ominous remark.
“He’s gonna be the face of the Pirates for a very long time,” mentioned Skenes of Griffin.
