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Originally Posted by ThePretender
The suggested role usually helps. If it says emerg/bullpen/borderline SP, don't waste your time, he's a RP.
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I somewhat disagree, but only situationally. I generally build around defense. You can usually plug in a borderline starter (two decent pitches with a weak third) and get serviceable production on the cheap as long as your defense is adequate. I wouldn’t go with a rotation with 5 of them, but one or two can be serviceable 4th and 5th starters if you need to plug in a cheap veteran.
You can get a 2.5 Star borderline starter as a veteran on a minor league with major league option contract to stash in AAA in case your rotation gets the injury bug.