The Future of Bullpens

It's no secret that I think the Mets should sign K-Rod. I like him. He's young. He's a proven closer. However, I've also come to think that the Mets should also sign or trade for a guy like Huston Street or Chad Cordero or even Trevor Hoffman in addition to K-Rod. Here's why. I think the closer position in baseball will experience the same change that the running back position is currently going through in the NFL. Previously, in the NFL you needed one marquee running back for your team to be successful. Think about it. You had Barry Sanders, Walter Payton in past decades. You have Clinton Portis, Tomlinson and Sean Alexander in more recent years. But look at the position now. Now teams are finding success by have a core group of backs that can split carries and be inserted based on the situation that best suits their strengths. The Giants have proven this to be successful based on their Super Bowl Run last year and current winning streak this year by using a 3-headed running back ... (link)