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Rich Harden Scout.com Headlines:
Lilly Could Open 2010 on DL
Left-hander had arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder
-by InsideTheIvy.com Nov 10, 2009
Cubs Team Report: Nov. 4
There have been two big developments with the Cubs.
-by InsideTheIvy.com Nov 4, 2009
Back to the drawing board
The Cubs went into this season with high expectations. Instead ...
-by InsideTheIvy.com Oct 5, 2009
Last Week an Important One for Some Cubs
Cubs will get good look at the possible future of their rotation on final homestand
-by InsideTheIvy.com Sep 29, 2009
Milton: I'm Sorry!
Bradley issues statement
-by InsideTheIvy.com Sep 24, 2009
Cubs Coming Off Good Series
Maybe the Cubs were inspired by a speech from manager Lou Piniella earlier this week.
-by InsideTheIvy.com Sep 11, 2009
Starting Pitching Hasn't Been the Problem
There's little wrong with the Cubs' starting pitching these days.
-by InsideTheIvy.com Sep 8, 2009
Bradley Saga Continues
Hendry said he planned to speak to right fielder Milton Bradley about Bradley's comments
-by InsideTheIvy.com Aug 27, 2009
Cubs Know It Will Be An Uphill Battle
The Cubs finally broke out in a big way at San Diego, and according to management, it's high time.
-by InsideTheIvy.com Aug 20, 2009
Rotation Juggled; Gregg Implodes Again
The Cubs are juggling their rotation this week; Gregg's blown save total at six
-by InsideTheIvy.com Aug 18, 2009
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Injury News:
Zambrano, Harden Aching
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Sep 4, 2008
Powell's Homerun Swing Paces River Cats
-by OaklandClubhouse.com May 2, 2008
Oakland A's Rehab Q&A: Rich Harden
-by OaklandClubhouse.com May 2, 2008
After First, Smith Strong In Debut
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Apr 10, 2008
A's Notes: Gaudin Back; Duke To DL
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Apr 8, 2008

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Rich Harden
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180
Position: SP

Bats: L
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 11/30/1981
Birthplace: Victoria,  BC
Experience: 3
Junior College: Central Arizona


Biography:
Acquired:
Selected by the Oakland A's in the 17th round of the June 2000 Draft.

2004 Highlights:
* Had a solid second season for the A's.
* Went 11-7 with a 3.99 ERA.
* Ranked 8th in the AL in SO, 6th in BAA, and 10th in ERA.
* Went 8-2 in the second half of the season.
* Threw 8.2 shutout innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 20 but received a no decision in the A's 1-0, 14 inning victory.

Career Highlights:
* Made 13 starts and two relief appearances in his rookie season in 2002 and went 5-4 with a 4.46 ERA.
* Was the winning pitcher in Game One of the 2003 ALDS. Was the losing pitcher in Game Three of the same series.
* Started the 2003 season with 13 innings of perfect baseball for Midland (AA) and was then promoted to Sacramento.
* Named to the PCL (AAA) All-Star team in 2003.

Personal:
James Richard Harden...resides in Victoria, BC (Canada)...graduated from Central Arizona College (AZ) in 1999...graduated from Claremont Secondary School (Canada) in 1999.