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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Throws: R
Bats: L Born: Nov 30, 1981, Victoria, BC |
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| December 7, 2006 Frustrated over Barry Zito's contract demands, the Mets are now reportedly looking at another A's pitcher, Rich Harden, according to the New York Post. Harden is due just $13.5 million over the next three years, so the A's might ask for more than Lastings Milledge and Aaron Heilman in a trade, which is what they reportedly asked for when discussing a potential Zito deal during this past season. |
| October 10, 2006 Rich Harden will pitch Game 3 of the ALCS, according to the AP. Harden moves ahead of Dan Haren, who will now pitch Game 4. Harden has made just three starts since early July because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow. |
| October 9, 2006 The A's aren't sure what Rich Harden is capable of, since he has pitched just 11 2/3 innings since early June, so it's unclear when he will pitch in the ALCS against the Tigers, according to the Contra Costa Times. He'll fly to Arizona to work an instructional league game today, which should give the A's a better idea of where he's at. Barry Zito will start Game 1, Esteban Loaiza will take the mound for Game 2 and Dan Haren for Game 3. So Harden is at least penciled in for Game 4. |
| October 3, 2006 A's manager Ken Macha announced on Tuesday that Rich Harden will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Twins, if necessary, according to the AP. It was originally thought that Harden would get the nod in Game 3. Dan Haren is now slated to start the third game. |
| October 2, 2006 Barring some sort of a setback, Rich Harden should start Game 3 of the ALDS between the A's and Twins, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden, who recently returned from a strained elbow ligament, should be able to throw more than 100 pitches. Barry Zito will start Tuesday and be followed, in order, by Esteban Loiaza and Harden. |
| September 25, 2006 Rich Harden will be limited to 75 pitches Tuesday in what will be his second start since returning from a strained ligament in his right elbow, according to the AP. "It's a big game for me," Harden said. "I still have to make it through this one. I still have to get prepared for that, before I start thinking about what happens later this year, playoff this, playoffs that." |
| September 22, 2006 Rich Harden reported no problems with his right elbow after making his first start since Thursday since June 4, according to the AP. "It feels great," Harden said. "Usual soreness, but not too bad." |
| September 22, 2006 Rich Harden will be allowed to throw 75 pitches when he makes his next start Tuesday at Seattle, according to the AP. Harden threw 55 pitches in his Thursday start against the Indians. |
| September 21, 2006 Rich Harden who was activated from the DL on Thursday, looked impressive in his return against the Indians, pitching three innings and allowing just one run - a homer to Grady Sizemore. He struck out seven in the three innings and allowed two hits and one walk. This was Harden's first outing since June 4. |
| September 19, 2006 Rich Harden is still in line to start on Thursday, as he got through Monday's side session with no problems, according to the Contra Costa Times. He has been out since June 4 with a sprained ligament in his elbow. |
| September 18, 2006 So long as he gets through a side session today without problems, Rich Harden should be set to start Thursday's game, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden, who hasn't pitched since spraining his right elbow in early June, said he probably will be on a 70-80 pitch limit. "I'm ready to go," he said. "I feel pretty good." |
| September 17, 2006 The AP reports that the A's have not definitively decided that Rich Harden will start on Thursday. There is some concern that if Harden has a short outing that it would be a poor setup for the bullpen heading into a key weekend series against the Angels. |
| September 16, 2006 After Rich Harden threw 62 pitches in a simulated four-inning game Saturday, the A's announced that Harden would return to the rotation Thursday against the Indians, according to the AP. Harden has been out of since June 5 due to a sprained ligament in his right elbow. He will throw on the side Monday in preparation for Thursday's start. |
| September 16, 2006 Rich Harden will throw a simulated game Saturday, according to the AP. He was scheduled to pitch the game on Friday, but was pushed back a day. Harden has been on the disabled list since June 6 with a sprained ligament in his elbow. |
| September 13, 2006 Rich Harden, who is recovering from a sprained ligament in his elbow, threw a bullpen session before Wednesday's game, according to the AP. "I felt better (with the slider) than I have the past couple of years," he said. Harden, who has been on the disabled list since June 6, is expected to pitch a minor league game on Friday. |
| September 11, 2006 Rich Harden, out with an elbow injury, threw a 42-pitch simulated game on Monday afternoon, according to the AP. "He threw pretty good," manager Ken Macha said. "I thought he had a pretty good release point and his command was OK. He's got a little different assessment level than I did. I thought it was about 75 percent. He thought it was about 90. He had a smile on his face and there was no pain." Harden is set to pitch in a minor league game on Friday. |
| September 9, 2006 Rich Harden, out since June 5 with a sprained ligament in his right elbow, is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Monday, according to the AP. "He's at the point where he needs to start," trainer Larry Davis said. "Whether it's with the instructional league team or whatever, we have to be imaginative because of the time." The A's are hoping that he'll be able to return to the team sometime next week. |
| September 9, 2006 The Contra Costa Times reports that Rich Harden threw 40 fastballs off a mound on Friday. He said the session went as well as any during his recovery from a sprained ligament in his elbow. Next, Harden will toss a simulated game Sunday. It appears that he could be back in the mix as soon as early next week, though it's not clear in what role he'll be used. |
| September 6, 2006 The Contra Costa Times reports that Rich Harden threw 40 pitches yesterday, 35 of which were from the top of the mound. Trainer Larry Davis said it was "by far" Harden's best session since being sidelined by a sprained elbow ligament. "He's progressing now," Davis said. "He's doing exceedingly well." He'll throw breaking balls in his next session on Friday. |
| September 4, 2006 Rich Harden threw from the mound for the second straight day on Monday, according to the AP. "He still hasn't thrown all the way. He was on the rubber, but the catcher moved up," manager Ken Macha said. "I'm going to say he's going to probably throw tomorrow off the mound again." |
| September 4, 2006 The San Jose Mercury reports that Rich Harden threw from the top of mound on Sunday for the first time since June 4. "My arm feels real strong right now," Harden said. "The test will be when I start mixing in off-speed pitches. I'm a little away from that. It's been better than expected so far." Harden is basically shooting to return for the postseason. |
| September 3, 2006 Rich Harden threw from halfway up a mound on Saturday and said there was little stiffness in his elbow on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. "I'm feeling really good," he said. "I'm feeling good about the situation and the progress." He hopes to throw off the top of a mound next week. |
| August 30, 2006 Rich Harden is hoping to throw from halfway up the mound as soon as this weekend, according to the AP. He's been sidelined since June 5 with a strained ligament in his right elbow. |
| August 29, 2006 Rich Harden threw long toss from 180 feet on Tuesday, the farthest throwing distance for him since going on the disabled list with a strained ligament in his right elbow, according to the AP. The A's are hopeful he will be throwing off a mound again soon and that he could pitch in some key games down the stretch. |
| August 28, 2006 Rich Harden is expected to throw off a mound this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times. It's still possible he may return from his sprained elbow this season. "He's passed all the tests so far," A's pitching coach Curt Young said. "But we've been through this with him before. We don't want to go too fast. As long as he's passing the tests and feels comfortable we'll move on." |
| August 25, 2006 Rich Harden made short-distance throws Friday, another step in his rehab from a sprained ligament in his right elbow, according to the AP. Harden will throw long toss Saturday before having another short-throwing session Sunday. After that, the A's will determine what to do next with Harden. |
| August 25, 2006 Rich Harden threw on the side for the third straight day Wednesday, and although there's still no timetable for his return, he's still hoping to return before the end of the season, according to the Contra Costa Times. "It's starting to come around now, it's feeling better," Harden said. "I'm starting to feel a little more comfortable. I'm letting the ball go now without thinking about the elbow." He plans to throw again today. |
| August 22, 2006 Rich Harden made 45 throws Monday, finishing at 120 feet, the longest distance he's thrown since going on the DL on June 5 with a sprained right elbow ligament, according to the Contra Costa Times. He's still planning on rejoining the A's sometime before the season is out. |
| August 20, 2006 The Contra Costa Times reports that all signs point to Rich Harden returning to action this season. He threw Saturday, making 44 throws from up to 100 feet, as he continues to recover from a sprained elbow ligament. "I wanted to see where he was and how he was feeling about himself," manager Ken Macha said after meeting with the pitcher. "He had a little smile on his face. He said he will pitch before the year is over. That's good." |
| August 15, 2006 Rich Harden, who is on the DL with a right elbow injury, played catch on Tuesday, making 40 throws in the outfield from distances up to 100 feet, according to the AP. The A's hope to have Harden throwing off a mound by Sept. 1. "We're in the early stages," trainer Larry Davis said. "We'll see how he feels and decide what to do every day." |
| August 15, 2006 The Athletics would like to see Rich Harden throw off of a mound on September 1, according to the official team website. If Harden can reach that goal, he could be able to return to the A's for the last two weeks of the season, most likely out of the bullpen. |
| August 14, 2006 Rich Harden played catch on Sunday, making 40 throws, according to the Contra Costa Times. Things went well for him, but he said the real test for his strained elbow will come when he begins throwing harder in another week or two. |
| August 12, 2006 Rich Harden, who played catch on Friday, will play longtoss on Sunday, according to the AP. "I don't know if he'll be ready to pitch in September," manager Ken Macha said. "He has a long way to go." Harden has been sidelined with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. |
| August 12, 2006 Rich Harden played catch on Friday in the first step of a throwing program designed to get him back before the end of the year. Harden has been out since June 5 with a sprained ligament in his elbow. |
| August 8, 2006 Rich Harden, who has been on the disabled list since June 5 with an elbow injury, could begin throwing this week if he receives medical clearance, according to the Contra Costa Times. "I think we're getting close to throwing," Harden said. "We've got to make a decision. I feel pretty good. We'll just start out throwing and progress and see how it feels." At this point, it's still uncertain if Harden will be able to return before the season ends. |
| July 18, 2006 Rich Harden, on the DL with a sprained ligament in his elbow, is not expected to return until perhaps late August, according to the Contra Costa Times. The right-hander is expected to rest two more weeks before starting a lengthy rehabilitation process. |
| July 14, 2006 Rich Harden cancelled a scheduled throwing session yesterday, so he could have his sprained right elbow examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum before throwing again, according to the Contra Costa Times. Dr. Yocum will see Harden on Monday. |
| July 9, 2006 There is still no return date for Rich Harden, and manager Ken Macha has even indicated that the hurler could be out for the rest of the season, according to the AP. "He might not throw for the rest of the year, but I hope that's not the case," Macha said. Regardless, Harden, who is on the DL with a sprained ligament in his elbow, is still hoping to start throwing again after the All-Star break. |
| July 7, 2006 Rich Harden, on the DL for the second time this season, hopes to be throwing again when the A's return from the All-Star break, according to the AP. Harden is recovering from a sprained ligament in his right elbow. "I've been up and down," he said. "I'm trying to stay positive with it right now." |
| July 3, 2006 Rich Harden did not respond well to a throwing session on Sunday and will be shut down for a week, according to the AP. Harden is recovering from a sprained ligament in his right elbow, and threw on the side to test it. "He hurt himself 25 days ago and that's the short edge of ligament healing," trainer Larry Davis said. "It was indication he was not ready to start a throwing program. We'll wait even longer and see what happens." |
| July 3, 2006 Rich Harden will not do any bullpen work for at least another week, according to the Athletics website. Harden has been sidelined with a sprained ligament in his elbow. |
| July 3, 2006 After being examined by A's orthopedist Dr. Jerrald Goldman, Rich Harden was cleared to begin throwing Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He then tested his sprained elbow by making 30 throws from about 75 feet. "We're progressing," Harden said. "We'll see how it feels the next day. I'd like to get out and throw max effort from 300 feet, but that's not going to happen." |
| July 1, 2006 Rich Harden, who played catch for the first time on Friday since being sidelined since June 8, reported no ill effects on Saturday, according to the AP. However, it will likely be about three and a half weeks before Harden returns. |
| June 28, 2006 Rich Harden had his sprained right elbow examined yesterday and was not cleared to begin throwing, according to the Contra Costa Times. "He still feels it a little bit," trainer Larry Davis said. |
| June 15, 2006 Rich Harden, who is sidelined with a sprained ligament in his elbow, hopes to return shortly after the All-Star break, according to the AP. "The doctors are really happy with how it looks, and with the MRI and some tests they did," said Harden. "Everyone made it out to be so bad. That's not what our doctors think." |
| June 15, 2006 Rich Harden dismissed a report in Baseball Prospectus Wednesday claiming that he'll require Tommy John surgery, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden is on the disabled list with a strained ligament in his right elbow. "It's somebody making stuff up," Harden said. "I don't know where they would get that from. If I was getting surgery, I'd get it right away. I wouldn't put it off." |
| June 14, 2006 Trainer Larry Davis, frustrated by a recent report that Rich Harden might need Tommy John surgery, reiterated that Harden would not, according to the Athletics website. Davis said that he would not offer up anymore reports on Harden's health until the righthander is ready to play catch for the first time. |
| June 9, 2006 Rich Harden, who was placed on the DL Thursday, was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament, the main ligament that holds the elbow together, according to the Contra Costa Times. The injury won't require surgery, but there is currently no timetable for the right-hander's return. |
| June 8, 2006 The A's placed Rich Harden on the disabled list with a sprained ligament in his right elbow. Harden apparently injured the elbow in his four-inning return on Sunday. Team trainer Larry Davis said that Harden would not need surgery, but it's unclear how long he will be out. This is the second DL stint of the season for Harden and the third in the last two years. |
| June 4, 2006 Rich Harden struck out six in just four innings in his return from the disabled list on Sunday before coming out of the game because of his pitch count. He allowed one run on four hits and three walks while throwing 79 pitches. |
| June 3, 2006 The A's activated Rich Harden from the DL after Saturday's game, according to the AP. Harden, who is 3-0 with a 4.06 ERA, will start Sunday's game against the Twins. Oakland optioned Ron Flores to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for Harden on the roster. |
| June 2, 2006 Rich Harden, who is slated to return from the DL on Sunday against the Twins, will be on a pitch count of about 80 when he returns, according to the AP. He has been out since April 27 with a strained lower back. |
| June 2, 2006 Rich Harden is expected to make his return for the A's on Sunday against the Twins in Oakland, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The A's have yet to make it official, but manager Ken Macha said, "In all likelihood Harden would pitch Sunday." |
| May 30, 2006 Rich Harden is scheduled to make a two-inning rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, according to the AP. If all goes well, Harden will start the final game of the four game A's/Twins series on Sunday, June 4. He has been on the DL since April 27 with a strained back. |
| May 29, 2006 The A's plan to decide on Tuesday what to do with Rich Harden, who has been out since April 27 with a strained lower back, according to the AP. Harden threw on the side before Monday's game and now Oakland must decide where to send him next. He could pitch two innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and start back in Oakland on Sunday against the Twins. Another option is to have him pitch Thursday for Sacramento in Las Vegas and start for the A's next Wednesday at Cleveland. |
| May 28, 2006 Barring a setback, Rich Harden is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, likely with Triple-A Sacramento, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden has been sidelined since April 27 with a strained muscle in his lower back and could come off the disabled list on June 6. He tossed 65 pitches in a simulated game Saturday. "He was pain free," said manager Rich Harden. "We're pretty pleased with that." |
| May 28, 2006 Rich Harden threw 65 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, according to the AP. Harden, who threw all fastballs and changeups, could throw a bullpen session early next week and then move on to a rehab start. |
| May 26, 2006 Rich Harden will throw four innings and about 60 pitches during his simulated game on Saturday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He has been out since April 27 with a strained lower back muscle. Harden threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday. |
| May 23, 2006 According to the AP, Rich Harden threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday. Harden, who has not pitched since going on the DL April 27 with a muscle strain in his back, is expected to next throw a simulated game Saturday. |
| May 23, 2006 Rich Harden will throw off a mound today for the first time since he suffered his lower back injury, according to the Contra Costa Times. He has been out since April 27 with the injury. Harden is still at least a couple of weeks away from returning to the A's. |
| May 20, 2006 Rich Harden remains at least a couple of weeks away from returning from his strained back muscle, according to the Contra Costa Times. He'll need to throw off a mound, work a simulated game or two and head out on a rehab assignment before coming off the disabled list. |
| May 16, 2006 Rich Harden threw from 120 feet on Monday and is tentatively scheduled for a bullpen session in Chicago on Monday, according to the AP. Harden has been out since April 27 with a muscle strain in his back. |
| May 11, 2006 Rich Harden, on the disabled list with a strained back muscle, threw for the first time Thursday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He has been on the DL since April 28. |
| April 29, 2006 A's trainer Larry Davis said that he expects Rich Harden to miss three to six weeks of action, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden was placed on the disabled list Friday due to a strained muscle on the right side of his back, under the rib cage. "It's a small, localized point, not a huge tear," Davis said. "It's not a large area that's disrupted. ... I talked to him and he's still very sore, very painful." |
| April 28, 2006 The A's placed Rich Harden on the DL Friday with a muscle strain in his back, according to the AP. The injury is not related to the strained oblique that sidelined Harden last year. The A's recalled Ron Flores from Triple-A Sacramento to take Harden's place on the roster. |
| April 27, 2006 Rich Harden, who left his start on Wednesday with right lower back injury, is scheduled to undergo an MRI today, according to the Contra Costa Times. He apparently suffered the injury when he twisted to throw out Phil Nevin at first base. |
| April 26, 2006 Rich Harden left Wednesday's game against the Rangers in the fourth inning with back spasms. The severity of the injury is unknown. He allowed three runs on three walks and two hits while striking out six in 3 1/3 innings prior to his departure. |
| March 16, 2006 Rich Harden threw 78 pitches in a simulated game on Wednesday, according to the Mercury News. He faced 17 batters, allowing one hit and striking out two in five innings. ``I was extremely pleased with his first outing, and I thought he did very well today,'' said Manager Ken Macha. ``He's on track to be where he needs to be when the season starts.'' |
| March 11, 2006 Coming back from surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, Rich Harden made his spring debut yesterday, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Great. Tremendous," manager Ken Macha said of Harden's outing. "Good pop on his fastball. ... Free and easy. Awesome." |
| March 10, 2006 Rich Harden, who is recovering from surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, will make his first start of the spring today against Kansas City, according to the Contra Costa Times. He missed a scheduled start last week with food poisoning that caused him to lose nine pounds. |
| March 7, 2006 Rich Harden threw 48 pitches in a simulated game yesterday, according to the Contra Costa Times. Harden is recovering from surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. "It felt pretty good overall," he said. "My changeup is probably my best pitch right now. Other than that, my fastball was pretty strong. It's just a matter of building up my strength." |
| February 28, 2006 Rich Harden threw to hitters yesterday for the first time this spring, as he continues to recover from (non-throwing) shoulder surgery, according to the Contra Costa Times. "I felt really good," Harden said. "I felt strong. I didn't get too tired. The only concern is my endurance." His next step will be a simulated game this weekend. |
| February 27, 2006 Recovering from shoulder surgery, Rich Harden will face hitters for the first time this spring today, according to the Contra Costa Times. If all goes well, he should pitch a simulated game next Sunday. |
| February 21, 2006 Rich Harden threw off the mound Monday for the first time since pitchers and catchers reported, according to the Contra Costa Times. Manager Ken Macha said, "He threw OK. I asked (pitching coach) Curt Young and he was in agreement. We've got a long way to go." Harden will throw a simulated game on March 5. |
| January 18, 2006 Recovering from shoulder surgery, Rich Harden won't be ready for the World Baseball Classic, and he may not be ready for the start of the regular season, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Honestly, there's no telling how fast I can get ready," Harden said Tuesday. "I can't say yes. I wish I could say yes, but I've just got to figure it out as I go along." |