I think the closer role is a bit too mythified and mystified. A decent relief pitcher with confidence can be servicable in that role, maybe not great unless they have superior stuff, but servicable. I think Wheeler can be servicable: he'll blow some games, but he'll be effective more often than not. As fans, we probably won't have complete confidence, but we won't have dread either.

Lidge should not go back to starting imo, just send him down and let him work. Unless he regains some semblance of form down there, release him and move on.