Could newspaper subscriptions help keep Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh? 📰⚾ Fans joke that if enough people subscribe to the Youngstown Vindicator and Warren Tribune Chronicle, which are owned by Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting, maybe the Pirates will have enough money to keep their ace pitcher from bolting in free agency.🔹 The Issue:The Pittsburgh Pirates have a reputation for not spending on high-priced free agents. Meanwhile, the team’s owner also owns these newspapers—leading some to playfully suggest that more subscribers = more money for Skenes.🔹 The Reality:While subscriptions alone won’t fund a superstar deal, a stronger local journalism industry means better sports coverage, more investigative reporting, and increased fan engagement. Could it also apply pressure on ownership to invest more in the team?🔹 The Future:Paul Skenes’ free agency clock is ticking, and big-market teams like the Dodgers will be ready to pounce. Will the Pirates finally open their checkbook? Can Pirates fans change the narrative?Would you subscribe if it meant keeping Skenes in Pittsburgh? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️
