Ex-Tar Heel Daniel Bard moving to Red Sox' rotation

Posted Dec 10, 2011
When Jonathan Papelbon signed with the Phillies as a free agent, most assumed former UNC pitcher Daniel Bard would take over as the Red Sox' closer next season. But as Lee Corso would say: "Not so fast, my friend." New Boston manager Bobby Valentine tells the Boston Globe Bard will begin spring training as a starter. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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