"The Philadelphia Phillies were always considered long shots to land Skubal, though veteran executive Dave Dombrowski loves to hunt stars. "The Phillies and Tigers, according to league sources, discussed Skubal in broad strokes. "[Outfield prospect Zyhir Hope], according to several rival evaluators, would have rated as the best or second-best prospect in the Phillies' system. The Phillies also acquired left-handed reliever Brooks Raley in exchange for outfield prospect John Spikerman (the Phillies' No. 27 prospect) and right-handed minor league reliever prospect Luke Gabrysh.