Between now and spring training, the Philadelphia Phillies have the rare opportunity to make a massive move, one that could instantly propel them into World Series favorites. However, it could become a costly one and an especially painful one for a long, long time if it doesn’t work out in the end.
That potentially painful move that could still ultimately pay huge dividends is trading for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. That’s right, one of the game’s top pitchers, if not the top already, can likely be had by the Phillies if they are willing to give up a king’s ransom of a package in return.