Part 4/8:
Rumors, Reality, and Player Ambitions
A notable report by Randy Miller—whose source is an anonymous teammate—claimed Skins harbors ambitions to join the New York Yankees. The source implied Skins has expressed a desire to play in New York, citing repeated conversations and a lack of faith in the Pirates' future. Cherington dismissed these claims, emphasizing their focus is solely on winning games with Skins in their lineup.