If the New York Mets want to make a splash for a legitimate ace, they finally have the ammunition to do it. For years, their farm system lagged behind contenders, lacking the type of talent needed to pull off a blockbuster trade. That’s no longer the case.

With several promising young arms developing into real assets, the Mets have quietly built a pipeline strong enough to chase a difference-maker — and few names fit that bill like Tarik Skubal .

Skubal’s dominance is undeniable

The Detroit Tigers’ 28-year-old lefty is coming off one of the best seasons of any pitcher in baseball. Over 195.1 innings, he carved out a 2.21 ERA, struck out more than 11 batters per nine innings, and continued to refine his already elite command. In the postseason, he was even better, posting a 1.74 ERA acro

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