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Originally Posted by Parallex
Guys... slow your roll. They just did this to prevent him from being claimed in the Rule 5 draft. His most likely destination is optioned to AA/AAA. At this point I think they should start looking at him as a future bullpen piece. 8 games over the last two years... probably a couple of years before he's built up to handle a starters innings load (If he's healthy which at this point is a major if). I'd option him to Buffelo to begin the season as a starter and then call him up to fill a spot in the pen.
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I think it makes sense to try and build him up as a starter just because of the value difference. He's young and cost controlled either way, so if you can fill a start lot with him (potential value $15MM) that's a lot better than if you fill a mid-relief spot with him (potential value $1.5 MM)
I'd rather have a 50% chance he turns into a good starter than a 100% chance he turns into a good reliever.