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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Throws: R
Bats: L Born: Nov 30, 1981, Victoria, BC |
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| October 6, 2005 Rich Harden underwent successful surgery Wednesday to reattach the labrum in his left shoulder, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden made just 19 starts this season. |
| September 30, 2005 Rich Harden, who has been hampered by a strained muscle under his right shoulder, will not start again this season, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden is available to start the season finale on Sunday, but the A's have opted to go with Joe Kennedy. |
| September 27, 2005 Rich Harden said the strained muscle under his right shoulder was fine after he pitched an inning of relief on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He will be available to pitch two innings in relief or about 30 pitches tonight. |
| September 26, 2005 Although Joe Kennedy likely will start Tuesday for the A's, there remains a chance Rich Harden could be called on instead, according to the Contra Costa Times. Regardless, he could get in some extended relief in the game. |
| September 25, 2005 Rich Harden pitched for the first time in 37 days on Sunday. He threw a scoreless inning of relief, allowing one hit without recording a walk or a strikeout. Harden had been sidelined since Aug. 19 with a strained muscle beneath his throwing shoulder. |
| September 24, 2005 Rich Harden could pitch out of the bullpen as soon as Sunday. He reported normal soreness in his throwing shoulder a day after pitching a simulated game to test a strained muscle beneath the shoulder. |
| September 23, 2005 Rich Harden pitched a simulated game Friday to test a strained muscle beneath his throwing shoulder, but A's officials remained uncertain whether he will pitch again this year, according to the AP. The next step for the A's is finding out how Harden feels Saturday. He could make another start, pitch in relief or stop throwing for the rest of the season. |
| September 22, 2005 The Contra Costa Times reports that Rich Harden threw off a mound yesterday for the first time since suffering a setback in his recovery from a strained muscle below his right shoulder. It appears unlikely he would be able to start next week, though he could appear in relief. |
| September 20, 2005 It's still unclear whether Rich Harden, who is battling a strained muscle below his right shoulder, will pitch again this season, according to the Contra Costa Times. He has not been able to throw off a mound since the injury. "We've been on the edge of thinking he's going to be healthy, and he's not healthy yet,"manager Ken Macha said. "It's all speculation." |
| September 19, 2005 Rich Harden threw long toss in the outfield Monday as he works to recover from a strained muscle in the back of his throwing shoulder that has sidelined him since Aug. 19, according to the AP. "I wish the news would be better on that front, but it's not," A's manager Ken Macha said. |
| September 18, 2005 Assuming his recovery from a strained muscle below his right shoulder continues to go well, Rich Harden tentatively is slated to start Sept. 27, according to the Contra Costa Times. |
| September 16, 2005 Rich Harden threw a side session before Thursday's game, according to the Contra Costa Times. It was his first session since he re-aggravated a muscle below his right shoulder during a bullpen session Sunday in Texas. "He threw very well," pitching coach Curt Young said. "Being on flat ground, he whipped his arm very good. It's back to step one." Harden could throw off the front slope of the mound Saturday or Sunday. |
| September 14, 2005 Rich Harden, sidelined since Aug. 19 with a strained right side, will try to pitch again Thursday after cutting short his previous bullpen session, according to the AP. |
| September 13, 2005 After a setback on Sunday, it's appearing less and less likely that Rich Harden will be able to return from a strained upper back muscle, according to the Contra Costa Times. "He will not throw until Thursday," manager Ken Macha said. "He had a setback yesterday. Where that places him is a couple three steps back." Even Thursday's throwing session is in doubt. Harden hasn't pitched since August 19. |
| September 12, 2005 The Contra Costa Times reports that since Rich Harden had to cut short a throwing session Sunday after only 15 pitches, he will not be able to start Friday, as had been hoped. In a best-case scenario, he will be available for action next week. Harden is nursing a strained upper-back muscle. |
| September 11, 2005 Rich Harden threw 35 pitches in a side session Sunday. Oakland manager Ken Macha said there was a chance Harden could start Friday in Boston. Harden has been sidelined with a strained upper back muscle. |
| September 10, 2005 Rich Harden is set to throw off a mound Sunday as he tries to rejoin the Oakland starting rotation after missing three starts with a strained muscle in his upper back, according to the AP. A's manager Ken Macha said Harden will throw 30 to 50 pitches and no timetable is set for his return. |
| September 9, 2005 Rich Harden will have two throwing sessions this weekend before he tries to rejoin Oakland's rotation, according to the AP. He has missed three starts because of a strained muscle in his upper back. |
| September 6, 2005 Rich Harden threw off the mound on Tuesday and still needs another side session before his next start, which probably won't be this weekend, according to the AP. He is nursing a muscle strain in his right side. |
| September 5, 2005 Rich Harden made 20 throws from flat ground at 90 feet on Monday, a day later than originally planned. The A's are hoping that Harden will be able to return on Sunday. |
| September 4, 2005 Rich Harden was originally expected to have a long-toss session on Sunday but it was pushed back another day, according to the AP. A's trainer Larry Davis insisted the delay isn't a setback. The target date for Harden's return is Sept. 11. |
| September 3, 2005 Rich Harden plans to long toss Sunday to determine when he will be able to return from a muscle strain in his right side, according to the AP. He will return September 11 against Texas at the earliest. |
| September 2, 2005 If Rich Harden has no more setbacks, he will start September 11 against Texas, according to the Contra Costa Times. He is hampered by a strained lat. |
| September 1, 2005 An MRI taken on Wednesday confirmed an initial diagnosis that Rich Harden has a strained lat, according to the Contra Costa Times. It's uncertain when he will be able to return to action. |
| September 1, 2005 Rich Harden had an MRI on Wednesday and won't be able to throw for a couple of days, according to the AP. He missed his last start because of a strained muscle in his right side. |
| August 31, 2005 Rich Harden, who missed his last start because of a ribcage strain, was scratched from Thursday night's start after feeling discomfort during a bullpen workout Tuesday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He had to quit 15 pitches into Tuesday's throwing session. Harden will also miss his next turn on Tuesday of next week. "He just feels like he can't whip his arm the way he used to," pitching coach Curt Young said. Although it doesn't appear the injury will keep Harden out all season, there is always that possibility. |
| August 31, 2005 Rich Harden, who missed his previous start because of a strained muscle in his right side and was penciled in to start Thursday against the Angels, had to cut his bullpen session short on Tuesday after about 15 pitches, according to the AP. He was to be examined by Angels team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum. "It's not a setback, it's just that Dr. Yocum is here and we're here," Oakland trainer Larry Davis said. |
| August 30, 2005 Rich Harden will throw a side session today in preparation for his start Thursday night in Anaheim, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He missed his last start with a strained right lat muscle. |
| August 28, 2005 After Rich Harden tested his sore shoulder Saturday by throwing a side session, the A's hope he will be able to make his next start on Thursday, according to the Contra Costa Times. |
| August 25, 2005 Rich Harden will not be able to make his scheduled start on Saturday because of his shoulder injury, according to the AP. Harden was originally supposed to start on Thursday, but Barry Zito was moved up in the rotation to take his turn. The soonest Harden will be able to pitch again will be September 1 against the Angels. |
| August 24, 2005 Rich Harden will not make his scheduled start on Thursday due to a slight strain in his throwing shoulder, according to the AP. The A's hope he can start on Saturday. |
| July 28, 2005 The Contra Costa Times reports that Rich Harden felt a little crankiness in his arm after Sunday's start, but he has been cleared to make his next start on Friday. "Yesterday he said he was doing great," manager Ken Macha said. |
| June 21, 2005 The A's activated Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Tuesday's game against Seattle, according to the AP. Harden has been out with a strained left oblique. |
| June 21, 2005 A's manager Ken Macha indicated that Rich Harden will have a pitch limit tonight, but he refused to specify what it would be, according to the Contra Costa Times. However, it's unlikely Harden will be throwing much more than 75 pitches tonight in his return from the disabled list. |
| June 20, 2005 Rich Harden, on the disabled list since May 14th with a strained left oblique muscle, is expected to come off the DL Tuesday to start against the Mariners, according to the AP. |
| June 20, 2005 Rich Harden could be back with the A's as early as Tuesday, according to the AP. "We're still in the decision making process," manager Ken Macha said. "The question is where do we want those innings, here or in Sacramento? He could possibly go out and pitch but he will be limited to 75 pitches, which is probably five innings. We'll have to work our way around that." Harden has been out with a strained stomach muscle. |
| June 17, 2005 Rich Harden struck out seven and allowed one hit in three scoreless innings in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento Friday night, according to the AP. |
| June 15, 2005 Rich Harden will make a rehab start Friday at Triple-A Sacramento as he continues to recover from a strained stomach muscle, according to the AP. He will be on a 60-pitch limit. A's manager Ken Macha didn't rule out Harden pitching for the A's during their series in Seattle next week. "Let's see how he comes out of it," Macha said. "To me, frankly, he's going to be a little wild because he hasn't pitched in a long time." |
| June 14, 2005 Rich Harden threw three innings in a simulated game Tuesday, according to the AP. Harden has been recovering from a strained stomach muscle. "I felt pretty good," Harden said. "I was just trying to hit my spots and get a good feel out there. I threw three innings, but it was probably a lot more tiring than a normal three innings." Pitching coach Curt Young will decide Wednesday whether Harden will throw another simulated game or go on a rehab assignment. |
| June 12, 2005 Rich Harden is set to throw a simulated game on Tuesday, according to the Contra Costa Times. If all goes well, Harden will make a rehab start later in the week and return to the A's sometime during the four-game series against the Mariners beginning next Monday. |
| June 9, 2005 Rich Harden indicated that he felt good on Wednesday, a day after throwing off the mound for the first time since going on the DL with a strained left oblique muscle, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden will throw from a mound again today, but at about 75 percent so he can build endurance. If all goes well, he'll pitch a simulated game early next week. |
| June 8, 2005 Rich Harden, on the DL since May 14 with a strained stomach muscle, will throw on the side Friday and Sunday, according to the AP. |
| June 8, 2005 Rich Harden threw off the mound before Tuesday's game, according to the Contra Costa Times. If Harden continues to progress, he could throw a simulated game next week. |
| June 6, 2005 Rich Harden threw 20 pitches off the front slope of the mound before Sunday's game and is slated to move up the slope at Washington on Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Barring any setbacks, he could be back in the rotation by the end of June. Harden has been out with a strained stomach muscle. |
| June 5, 2005 Rich Harden will take another step toward returning from his strained left oblique by throwing off the front slope of the mound today, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Harden still has no idea how long he'll be out. "Until I'm 100 percent and can let it go from a mound and they schedule me for a rehab start, it's too early to know when I'll be back," Harden said. |
| June 2, 2005 Rich Harden tested his strained stomach muscle yesterday by throwing from 120 feet, according to the Contra Costa Times. Trainer Larry Davis said the session "went very well." |
| June 1, 2005 Rich Harden is set to throw on flat ground from 130 feet on Wednesday as he continues to progress in his recovery from a strained stomach muscle. |
| May 26, 2005 Rich Harden, on the DL with a strained stomach muscle, has resumed playing catch, according to the AP. |
| May 18, 2005 The A's discovered on Tuesday that Rich Harden will be sidelined up to six weeks with a strained stomach muscle. An MRI done Monday showed he won't be ready to come off the DL when eligible on May 29. Harden will be evaluated daily. |
| May 15, 2005 The A's placed Rich Harden on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. The move was retroactive to May 14. Harden is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, at which point we'll have a better idea whether he'll miss just a couple of weeks or substantially more time. |
| May 14, 2005 The A's might not be forced to put Rich Harden on the disabled list with a strained stomach muscle after all, according to the AP. Harden strained his stomach Friday night, but trainer Larry Davis said Harden felt much better on Saturday. Harden will have an MRI exam Monday and the A's will likely replace him in Wednesday's start with Keiichi Yabu. |
| May 14, 2005 Rich Harden left his start in the fourth inning on Friday due to a strained stomach. His status was not immediately known. He gave up five runs off four hits over 3 1/3 innings before being removed. |
| April 10, 2005 Rich Harden allowed just one run off five hits and two walks over 5.1 IP in his season debut. He struck out five, but most importantly reported no problems with the blister on his pitching hand. He was orginally scheduled to start last Wednesday, but the blister delayed his start until today. |
| April 9, 2005 A's manager Ken Macha confirmed Friday that Rich Harden will make his scheduled start on Sunday. Harden is battling a blister on his pitching hand. |
| April 7, 2005 Rich Harden, scratched from his Wednesday start because of a blister, will throw one more side session and is on target to start Sunday at Tampa Bay, according to the AP. "I looked at his finger and it looks like it's healing," manager Ken Macha said. "I've pretty much been assured he's going to be able to answer the call." |
| April 5, 2005 Rich Harden was scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, but the A's have bumped his start back until Sunday because of the blister on his right middle finger, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Basically if he pitches Sunday he doesn't miss any starts," said pitching coach Curt Young, who observed Harden's session. "If he pitches Wednesday and it rips he could miss two or three starts. We're doing the right thing." |
| April 2, 2005 The A's signed Rich Harden to a four-year contract with a club option for 2009, according to the AP. The deal carries through the years when Harden would have been eligible for arbitration but not free agency. |
| April 2, 2005 Rich Harden may be held out of today's exhibition finale as a precaution to make sure he doesn't open up a blister, according to the Contra Costa Times. The A's are still confident that Harden will be able to start their second game of the season on Wednesday. |