While both sides seek the perfect compromise, they need to look no further than the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for the ideal trade. These two teams pulled off the perfect trade in December, and seven months later would each do it again in a heartbeat.

The Phillies, who have been searching for relief pitching help throughout the season, have agreed to sign veteran reliever David Robertson, reports The Athletic. It's a deal for the rest of the season for $16 million, prorated for just the remainder of the Phillies' games, reports MLB.com, or roughly $6 million.

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in baseball. Can they win their first World Series title in more than 40 years?

Why invest heavily in a starter when you can upgrade a department that takes the mound each night in the highest-leverage situations.