Right.
Dombrowski should just fill out the forms and in the box next to “Quality Starting Pitcher”, just fill in a “1”. Or, if he’s feeling desperate, a “2”.
The problem with your sentiment is that the Sox don’t have the chips to trade for a good starting pitcher, and haven’t had them for a long time. Getting what you want for the rotation is nearly impossible. So if they can’t get a guarantee, you suggest they stand pat?