You can't pull the plug on Papelbon as closer. He has been light out in that role. You don't mess with that kind of success. Plus, let's remember that he was a closer in College. The Sox were going to convert him to starting pitching. Leaving him as a closer is not messing with him. It's something he knows and is obviously very comfortable with it. Hansen will now be the pitcher that they look to convert. If Wells can do the job or if the Sox get Clemens, you will probably not see Hansen until next season or later in the second half of this season, as they will be grooming him to be a starter.