Anyone else here wish they'd give Bard a shot at starting in spring training next year? He seems to have legit command of those three pitches. I know he had issues repeating his delivery, but he's done fine in multiple inning appearances (and he has a lot more experience now). I drool over the idea of Miller being harnessed as a consistent starter but Bard I think could be even better if he could be consistent, as well.

I was thinking about this as well a little while ago.  I think he deserves the chance. They did this with Papelbon a few years back. I think Bard could make the transition like CJ Wilson, now that he has gotten more comfortable with that changeup, which has been nasty at times. I think the big issue will be who will be the closer next year. Right now Papelbon and Bard are the only two reliable bullpen arms.  If they lose both from the bullpen, it would take A LOT of reconstructing to fix.  

Great win here!  Ellsbury's HR was huge, and Tek's was a nice addition.  Even if they lose tomorrow now, no major harm done from this series.