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Pirates sign No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes to record bonus of
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Top MLB Draft pick Paul Skenes inks record-breaking $9.2 million
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Paul Skenes signed by Pirates
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MLB draft history shows why pitchers aren't reliable No. 1 picks
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Dylan Crews or Paul Skenes? Which LSU star is favored to get
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2023 MLB Draft: Paul Skenes or Dylan Crews? Jonathan Mayo of MLB
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Paul Skenes drafted No. 1 by Pirates in 2023 MLB Draft
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2023 MLB Draft: Pirates select LSU SP Paul Skenes with first pick
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Top overall draft pick Paul Skenes gets record $9.2 million