On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays were officially listed as a suitor for left-handed starter Tarik Skubal in the offseason. 

We don't know if there's legitimate interest from the Blue Jays in Skubal, a free agent, or just if the two are connected because Toronto usually has interest in top-tier free agents, but regardless, the link was notable.

Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, is about to turn 30 years old. He's the most dominant starter in the big leagues and he could command the biggest free agent deal in baseball history - so long as the economics of baseball don't change too much because of labor unrest and collective bargaining.

All that said, should Skubal really be a big priority for Toronto in the offseason?

Well, let's get this distinction out of the way right now. There are wants and there are needs. Every single team, including the Blue Jays, should want Skubal. 

But there are other things that the Blue Jays need to do more, and with more urgency.

The Blue Jays finished last in the majors in runs scored and home runs. While a return to play from Addison Barger and Anthony Santander should help, and a return to prominence from Vladimir Guerrero should too, those things can't be fully counted on. The Blue Jays would be wise to go out and make moves to boost this team's offensive profile.

1) We've discussed the idea of adding a right-handed hitting outfielder into the mix to pair with Barger and Brett Bateman. Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena fit that bill.

2) We've also talked about the idea of signing Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato. The defensive fit is clunkier there, but the offensive upside is real. He won the Triple Crown in the NPB this season. He hit 39 homers and drove in 106 runs.

The Blue Jays already have four starting pitchers they've invested in heavily, meaning the rotation only has room for one spot.

1) Dylan Cease was signed to a seven-year, $210 million deal.

2) Trey Yesavage was drafted in the first round in 2024.

3) Jose Soriano was acquired for Top 100 prospect Arjun Nimmala at the trade deadline.

4) Cody Ponce was given a three-year, $30 million deal last offseason.

As for the fifth spot? Well, Jose Berrios was given a massive 7-year, $131 million deal before the 2022 season. He's coming back from Tommy John surgery and figures to get a shot when healthy. Bowden Francis is also there, and so are a group of young pitchers in Nolan Perry, Ricky Tiedemann and Jake Bloss.

None of them are as good as Skubal, but they also don't require a massive investment in the face of labor uncertainty. And reunions with Shane Bieber or Kevin Gausman would also be cheaper as well.

While Skubal is great, it's just not where Toronto needs to spend its money right now.