PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason said his eyes were opened a bit to the idea of trading Paul Skenes based on what some American League executives told top baseball insiders. However, Jason doesn’t think there is any chance the proposed trade would happen. How would the Pirates sell it to their fans? Jason hyped up the pitching they already have and can’t stand what little they have done about their offense. Jason isn’t confident the next offseason is run by Ben Cherington, if he even makes it through this 162. He thinks there’s a chance Cherington is gone by the trade deadline.