​The case for and against Yankees pursuing Tarik Skubal in MLB free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Yankees are desperate for a World Series championship. They were once the class of baseball. New York doesn’t have more championships than any other team — 27 total — by accident. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Yankees were the heavy-spending team in MLB free agency, similar to how the Los Angeles Dodgers operate today. And speaking of the Dodgers, should the Yankees consider pursuing Tarik Skubal in free agency?Skubal is already being linked to multiple teams. Of course, a reunion with the Dodgers makes sense. The New York Mets and Skubal’s former team, the Detroit Tigers, have also been floated as potential suitors. What about the Yankees, though?The Yankees have been mocked at times in recent years. Their inability to find postseason success has frustrated fans and it seems as if other teams do not respect them as much as they once did. If the Yankees want to win their first World Series since 2009, becoming aggressive in free agency again seems logical.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)However, the New York Mets have been aggressive when it comes to signing stars and it hasn’t gotten them anywhere from a championship standpoint. The Dodgers’ moves have translated to success. Spending big in free agency does not guarantee that you will become a winner — but having a plan as opposed to simply signing the best possible players can lead to success.So, with all of that being said, let’s take a look at the cases for and against the Yankees signing Tarik Skubal in MLB free agency.Why Yankees should sign Tarik SkubalStarting pitching is a strength for most World Series teams. The Yankees’ rotation is already quite good with expected American League Cy Young winner Cam Schlittler leading the way. Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole are quality starters as well.Most of their starters are under contract for 2027. The Yankees don’t have to bring in another starter.Finding an identity as a team is crucial, though. Right now, the Yankees feature a very good rotation. Signing Skubal would give them an elite pitching staff. Of course, the Yankees of the past have been called the “Bronx Bombers.” Offense has been their identity, so finding it in pitching may feel a bit strange for the organization.At the moment though, pitching is the strength. Tarik Skubal happens to be the best available free agent and signing him would turn an already good part of the roster into a great part of the roster.Why New York should NOT sign SkubalThe Yankees were 26th in batting average and 24th in on-base percentage in all of MLB last year. Meanwhile, they were sixth in slugging percentage and second in home runs. Solo homers won’t save your franchise.This Yankees’ biggest need is clearly on offense. They need more balance. The boom-or-bust approach doesn’t