Why do we need a closer?

[Texas_Red_Sox_Fan]

Rest assured Theo has plans right now for the next closer ...stay tuned ....

[jacksonianmarch]

thing is, deals are at a minimum right now, and he doesnt have a lot to deal right now, unless he is looking to get bent over.

[example1]

That's not necessarily true Jacksonianmarch.

 

I think you're partially right, in that Theo will have to pay more than one would usually be comfortable with to get the pitcher he's looking for. He also won't get a BJ Ryan/Joe Nathan/Mo Rivera type shut-down, Rolaids® Relief Award winner, etc., However, the sox are pretty deep in the minors and do have some parts they can move for something as important as a relief ace at a reasonable price, at a good age and for the next few years. He may intentionally get bent over and not consider it as being a bend over if it is the exact piece his team needs.