Carpenter to closer for Cards in 2009?

Uhh, I'm not overly fond of this idea of Tony the Red's.

First, the value of closers is often overrated, from where I sit.

Second, the Cards have so far made zero moves, in either free agency or trades, for starting pitching.

So, if Carpenter is healthy enough to be on a Busch Stadium mound next year, he's healthy enough to be out there for the start of the game every fifth contest.