Tarik Skubal is arguably the best pitcher on the trade market this offseason, but it remains to be seen if the Detroit Tigers will actually make him available this offseason. If Skubal can be had this offseason, the Chicago Cubs (along with every contender) will likely check to see what the cost would be, and there would be a realization that it's too high for their reach.
Making the case for why the Cubs should trade for Skubal this offseason, 670 The Score's David Haugh lazily said he would give up what Chicago sent to the Houston Astros for Kyle Tucker in a potential trade for Skubal.