Though the Philadelphia Phillies were seen as a long-shot contender to land pitcher Tarik Skubal, his deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers could create new challenges for the NL East contenders. Trade Market Crunch After Tarik Skubal TradeBefore Saturday's trade was finalized, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand noted that the rest of the baseball world was left in a holding pattern. Skubal's trade could now unlock the next level of trade targets, with the Phillies likely looking at some of them. One MLB insider told Feinsand that prior to the Skubal trade, teams were setting high asking prices for rental players and not yet ready to back off. This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Phillies Trade Rumors: Challenges Ahead After Tarik Skubal Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.