[Sylvanfan]

^^^^^
I think theres also something to be said about having an intimidating closer and set up man too. I think it helps put some extra pressure on the opposition hitters to get to the starter, or to try and get into that bullpen by the 5th-6th inning or it will be lights out. That said I can see where spending 8 million a year on a closer may be excessive for a team trying to compete on a budget. Certainly the Jays might be alright if they could develop Accardo, and League into being a legitimate setup guy closer and moving Ryan's salary for help at the front of the rotation. But the key is that you can't just hand that type of job to average talent and hope they'll survive. You need to have players who are legitimately suited for that role.