Maybe some of these people weren't fans on the days of Slocumb and the bullpen-by-committee.
Papelbon is a proven closer, Bard is not, if you honestly think Bard can handle the closer role for next year you're kidding yourselves.
And established closer is a key part of a championship-caliber team.
Bard is filthy, but Paps is proven, so really, stop it with the ship Papelbon off pipe dreams.