Found March 19, 2009 on Bugs & Cranks:
PLAYERS: Josh Bard

Red Sox headquarters, 2006 off-season JOHN HENRY: So, we need someone to catch the knuckleball. THEO: I agree. HENRY: Any ideas? THEO: Well, Josh Bard is intriguing. HENRY: Bard, eh? THEO: I think he’d do a good job. HENRY: Okay, let’s do it! 2006 early-season HENRY: Who’s that chap allowing all these passed balls? THEO: That’s Josh Bard, sir. HENRY: Bard, eh? THEO: He’s not really fiiguring [...]
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