I see Crochet as someone the Sox should move because the are just so bad, but……he is dicey as a pickup because of his innings versus his history. He has appeal beyond this year due to his contract status but if he runs out of gas this year he defeats part of the purpose of getting him. If I’m Bal/NYY/LAD and I pick him up, I rest him for a while, build him back up in September an use him in the playoffs.
Skubal OTOH is a monster. IMO he will cost way more. I don’t think Detroit is as bad as most think. I’m not sure I’d trade him. They have pieces and could contend soon in that division. They can get some additional pieces and likely will by trading Flaherty. As much as Baltimore has to offer there isn’t really a lot of pitching there. To me, if Skubal goes it is not NYY or Bal. Maybe the Dodgers. The dark horses for me are the Padres who could package in Lesko or Snelling or the Phillies utilizing Painter.