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What Do SP Numbers Mean?

Is there a standardized definition and criteria of what a #1-5 starting pitcher is, especially #2, #3, and #4.

To illustrate the issue:
What makes both Johan Santana and Roy Halladay #1's?  
Was Brad Radke a #2, #3, or #4?
What number is Gil Meche?
Jake Westbrook was 10th in AL in xFIP -- arguably the 10th best pitcher in the league. Is he a #2 or #3?
The AL average ERA for starters was 4.71.  If a pitcher in a relatively neutral ballpark puts up an ERA of 4.71, what number is he?  How do you determine?

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