The Bard (poem) of the Celtic Twilight. One measure of the poem's place in the culture of the English-speaking world lies in the academic James MacKillop's claim that "The current standard English definition of this Celtic word ["bard"], denoting a poet of exalted status, i.e. the voice of a nation or people, dates from Thomas Gray's use of it in his poem". The Bard (poem) The Bard. A Pindaric Ode (1757) is a poem by Thomas Gray, set at the time of Edward I's conquest of Wales. Inspired partly by his researches into medieval history and literature, partly by his discovery of Welsh
Daniel Bard 107 strikeouts in 77⅔ innings of work, and was named the Boston Red Sox 2008 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Bard began the season at AAA Pawtucket. He faced 58 batters in 16 innings, giving up six hits and striking out 29. Of those six hits, two were home runs. On May 10, 2009, the Red Sox designated pitcher Javier López for assignment, and called Bard up from the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. On May 13, 2009, he made his major-league debut against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitching two scoreless innings in an 8–4 loss. Bard made