Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have discussed converting Daniel Bard into a starter. Bard was a starter in college and in his first year as a pro but moved to the bullpen after posting a horrific 7.08 ERA and 47/78 K/BB ratio in A-ball. He said in spring training this year that he'd be interested in giving starting a try at some point, but the reality is that it's unlikely a move will be made, especially with Jonathan Papelbon no longer around.