Miller started to excel as a reliever. Bard, who had been one of the best relievers in baseball, began to lose his identity as a pitcher when he became a starter. He just wasn’t good at it. Bard should have been the heir apparent to closer Jonathan Papelbon, but for some reason he demanded to be a starter. The Red Sox said yes, much to Valentine’s dismay. Bard eventually experienced bouts of wildness, which led to his demise.
Boston Globe
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