Tag: Daniel Bard
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Another game, another Red Sox closer down
May 7, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s ignoble return to the Boston bullpen lasted for precisely four batters, one of whom tapped him for a game-tying home run. To add injury to insult (and injury), Hanrahan left shortly thereafter with “right forearm tightness.” We believe Junichi Tazawa has a slight edge over Koji…
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Greg Holland to the DL; Cordero earns save for Blue Jays
April 23, 2012 Boston Red Sox – After Daniel Bard’s turn in the rotation was rained out on Sunday night, Bobby Valentine announced he will use Bard to bolster the back end of the team’s bullpen — but also vowed that Bard will still make his next scheduled start on Friday. Another debacle like Saturday’s, however, and Bard might wrest the…
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New closer in TB; Red Sox bullpen a mess
Boston Red Sox- Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon both blew save chances in Sunday’s Red Sox game, with manager Bobby Valentine saying after the game that there were lots of options on the table, including possibly bringing Daniel Bard back to the bullpen. Franklin Morales, who had a strong outing Sunday, could also be a candidate…
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Winter dealings: Melancon, Bell, Street, Santos, etc
Lots of winter moves to report. Visit our main page for more info. Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox acquired Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, and the righty will move into the closer’s role. The Red Sox have not yet determined a role for Daniel Bard, who may be moving to the rotation. Hierarchy change:…
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With Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard to close for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox- With Jonathon Papelbon’s departure, Daniel Bard assumes the closer role by default, for now. Hierarchy change: Daniel Bard to Closer, Alfredo Aceves to Set-up, Franklin Morales to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.