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Red Sox should have chosen Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard is the traditional power-pitching, short-inning guy who can blow batters away with fastballs in the 98-100-mile-per-hour range. He was easily replaceable in the starting rotation by Aaron Cook, who will start the season in Pawtucket.

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Nick, Get over it. Nice try being Peter Gammons, but obviously no one is listening to you. You did get your wish with Bobby V being named Manager. It looks like you don't agree with him even before the season starts. Give them a break.

Amazing Nick. You've come to that conclusion before the first pitch has been thrown. Unbelievable.