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Josh Bard | Catcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (35) / 3/30/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 225
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
College: Texas Tech
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Dodgers released C Josh Bard.
Bard was inked to a non-guaranteed minor league contract this winter and never stood much of a chance of cracking the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. He'll presumably try to latch on with a different organization. Thu, Mar 29, 2012 07:23:00 PM

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Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Dodgers signed C Josh Bard to a minor league contract.

The two sides were reportedly close to a deal earlier this month. Bard, who turns 34 in March, batted just .210/.256/.333 over 81 at-bats for the Mariners this past season. Things could change during spring training, but A.J. Ellis and Matt Treanor are the favorites to share catching duties going into 2012.
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 07:32:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers are discussing a minor league deal with Josh Bard.

Jon Heyman of SI.com reported the Dodgers signed Bard to a one-year, $750,000 contract, but Hernandez writes that it isn't a "slam dunk." Bard wouldn't be assured of a roster spot if the deal is completed, so A.J. Ellis and Matt Treanor remain the favorites to be with the big club on Opening Day.
Related: Dodgers, Matt Treanor, A.J. Ellis
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 12:24:00 AM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers have signed Josh Bard to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

It's not clear if it's a major or minor league deal. Bard would likely share the catching duties with Matt Treanor until Tim Federowicz is ready. He batted just .210/.256/.333 over 81 at-bats for the Mariners this past season.
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Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 11:53:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Mariners purchased the contract of C Josh Bard from Triple-A Tacoma.

Bard hasn't played recently due to a toe injury, but has convinced M's skipper Eric Wedge that he's ready to go. He'll provide some insurance behind the plate while Chris Gimenez is on the disabled list with an oblique injury and Miguel Olivo is sidelined with cramps in his right hamstring.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 02:08:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Josh Bard is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.

Bard, who was playing with Triple-A Tacoma, still needs to be added to the active roster. He'll presumably replace backup catcher Chris Gimenez, who strained his oblique during Tuesday's game.
Related: Chris Gimenez
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 01:37:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Mariners reassigned C Josh Bard and C Chris Gimenez to minor league camp.

The Mariners will go with Miguel Olivo and Adam Moore at catcher to open the 2011 regular season.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 10:38:00 AM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Mariners re-signed C Josh Bard to a minor league contract.

The contract includes an invite to major league spring training. Bard, who turns 33 in March, batted .214/.276/.357 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 126 plate appearances with the Mariners last season. He also threw out six of 18 would-be basestealers. With Miguel Olivo and Adam Moore already in place, he's unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster.
Tue, Jan 4, 2011 06:35:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Josh Bard suffered minor injuries in a fatal one-car accident Thursday in Colorado, KDVR.com reports.

Bard was the front-seat passenger in the crash, which killed family friend Pat McKendry. McKendry's son, who was driving the vehicle, and Bard were wearing their seat belts and suffered minor injuries in the rollover crash. Pat McKendry was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle in the accident. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor.
Source: KDVR.com
Sat, Oct 9, 2010 05:15:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Josh Bard finished 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in the Mariners' 9-3 defeat of the Indians on Saturday in Cleveland.

An old fashioned battle of who could care less. Bard led his 46-71 Mariners over the 48-69 Tribe with a double, two singles and a monstrous grand slam. He's batting .256/.330/.449 as Seattle's second catcher and may have earned himself a few more looks. For now, Adam Moore remains the No. 1.
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 10:20:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Adam Moore, who had been out with a neck injury, returned to the starting lineup for the Mariners on Sunday.

He went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice and will continue to serve as Adam Moore's backup.
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 06:41:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Josh Bard (neck) was available to play Saturday and could start Sunday.

He's been dealing with a minor neck problem. Adam Moore has started the last four games. "We'll probably look to give Adam a day off either (today) or the next day," manager Don Wakamatsu said.
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Source: Everett Herald
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 01:52:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Mariners activated C Josh Bard from the 15-day disabled list.

Bard has been out of commission since May 28 due to a calf strain. He returns to a .273/.370/.545 batting line to go along with one home run and four RBI in 22 at-bats this season.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 05:08:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Josh Bard (calf) has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma.

Bard was placed on the disabled list back on May 28 with a calf strain and may need a week of at-bats at Tacoma to get his timing right. Once he is ready, the M's will option Eliezer Alfonzo back to the minor leagues.
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Source: Mariners.mlb.com
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 01:14:00 PM
Josh Bard - C - Dodgers

Mariners placed C Josh Bard on the 15-day disabled list with a calf strain.

It's apparently more serious than we first believed. Bard suffered the injury while rounding first base on Wednesday. Eliezer Alfonzo has been called up and will share time behind the plate with Rob Johnson.
Fri, May 28, 2010 06:50:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra