It was announced on opening day that closing pitcher Daniel Bard would not partake in opening day. Instead, he would be on the injury list battling anxiety. The former Tar Heel was stellar at UNC, finishing with a 23-12 record, with an ERA of 3.86 in 270 innings. His success at North Carolina led him to get drafted by the Boston Redsox in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft. However, after a brief stint in the minors, Bard would retire due to yips. Buy Tar Heels Tickets Seven years later, Bard returned to the mound after getting picked…