Daniel Bard's transition to the starting rotation is one of the more intriguing storylines heading into this season for the Red Sox. All 192 of Bard's big league appearances have come out of the bullpen, and he's been a very reliable reliever since arriving in the majors despite some struggles down the stretch last season. Shifting him to the rotation is not only a gamble considering we don't know what to expect, but also because it takes away from the back end of the pen. Bard is ready to make the change, though, already working hard to stretch himself out...
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