Over time, chase skills not roles and good things will happen. But closers with poor skills sometimes get a good long run before they are replaced. Buyer beware.

Sonny Gray is being drafted as an upper-rotation starter, a profile that is likely to disappoint those showing that level of investment.

Jarren Duran's contact growth late in 2023 gives him some real breakout potential in 2024.

The annual LIMA article gives you some names to track. Here are some more who did not get a LIMA "A" but are projected to have elite skills in 2024.

Grayson Rodriguez's steady growth during the 2023 season makes him a premium breakout target in 2024 drafts.

Brandon Nimmo's blossoming power, underused speed skills, and solid plate discipline make him an ideal LIMA batter target.

LIMA focuses on projected base skills: (xERA, K%, K%-BB%, HR/9) over role and then marries those skills with discounts in auction price.

Brandon Pfaadt's second half gains in 2023 and premium strikeout upside makes him an intriguing LIMA speculation in 2024 drafts.

Dylan Carlson's plate discipline and batted ball gains late in 2023 make him one of many undervalued bats to watch this spring.

Pens to watch most closely are the Royals, Phillies, Cubs, Angels, and Marlins

Nick Lodolo resembled a future upper-rotation starter before breaking his tibia early in 2023. A healthy version could be ready to break out in 2024.