Red Sox have to avoid Yankees’ mistake if they pull off Tarik Skubal trade

Division Series - Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners - Game Five | Alika Jenner/GettyImagesThe Boston Red Sox could form one of MLB's premier starting pitcher tandems if they acquire Tarik Skubal to pair with Garrett Crochet. While no official reports confirm Skubal's availability, some analysts speculate he may be traded this offseason. The Red Sox's well-known need for a top-tier arm could be addressed by obtaining the pitcher who currently rivals Crochet in the Cy Young race.

Skubal, the (likely) future two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, is headed into the final year of arbitration. The soon-to-be 29-year-old is in the midst of one of the most dominant stretches on the mound in baseball…