The hot debate in MLB right now is whether Pittsburgh Pirates flame-throwing rookie phenom, Paul Skenes, should be named starting pitcher for the National League in the upcoming All Star game.
He has already been named to the team but a starting pitcher has not been announced yet.
Most likely a more seasoned pitcher like Chris Sale or Ranger Suarez will be named the starter but I am in the camp that, while those guys are deserving, the best course of action for MLB is to have Skenes as the starter.
Skenes facing off against guys like Soto and Judge are the types of compelling matchups that would create viral moments for MLB much like the Ohtani vs Trout matchup in last year’s world baseball classic did. It’s an exhibition to market the game, why not treat it that way?
So out with convention, I say. Give the people what they want. Start the rookie.
Sats for all,
GR