tzill
Lefty 99
IMO, that makes him more attractive (depending on the price). Sign him to a minor league contract for a 'large' amount (for minor league, say, 100K) and call him up if needed.
You know the rules better than I, but I think Medlan would make at least the ML minimum, no? I can't imagine there isn't a team that will add him to the 40 man...