Daniel Bard, ex-Boston Red Sox RHP, joins Diamondbacks as player mentor

Posted Feb 2, 2018
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard to serve as a player mentor, one of four newly-created positions in the organization. Bard retired earlier this offseason after several comeback attempts. The 32 year-old posted a 1.93 ERA for the Red Sox in 73 outings during 2010, then recorded a 3.33 ERA in 70 relief outings during 2011. (Mass Live)

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