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Archived News (08-2009)

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[+] August 31st 2009 16 Updates

11:00 PM EST (3)

Rich Harden allowed five runs over five innings in a loss to

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Rich Harden allowed five runs over five innings in a loss to the Astros on Monday night. After finding out earlier in the day that he'd be staying with the Cubs for the remainder of the year, Harden posted his worst start since the All-Star break. [...]

Harden roughed up by Astros

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Rich Harden was roughed up for five earned runs on five hits over five innings in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Astros at Wrigley Field. He issued six walks and racked up nine strikeouts.

Our View: Harden displayed poor control tonight, and falls to 8-8 for 2009. On the positive side, he allowed two or less earned runs in each of his previous eight starts, and still managed to be a good source for strikeouts tonight.

Lee blasts 22nd homer

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Carlos Lee went 2-for-4 with four RBI in tonight's 5-3 win at Chicago. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Rich Harden.

Our View: Lee was in need of a solid performance, as he was 1-for-12 over his previous three games. He ended a nine-game skid without a homer as well.

6:00 PM EST (1)

The Twins claimed Harden off the waiver wire, and the Giants

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The Twins claimed Harden off the waiver wire, and the Giants -- who recently signed veteran righty Brad Penny, according to SI.com -- claimed Heilman. But Chicago wasn't able to come to an agreement with either club in the 72-hour window, meaning the two right-handers will stay put for the stretch run. That's good news for Harden owners, as switching leagues likely would have made sustaining his second-half surge far more difficult. The 27-year-old righty sports a 1.80 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 50 innings since the All-Star break. Heilman, meanwhile, is 2-3 with a 4.40 ERA in 58 appearances out of the bullpen this season

3:00 PM EST (1)

Alive for wild card, Cubs keep Harden, others

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A couple of days ago, Rich Harden looked like a goner. Now, he'll stay put as the Cubs hope for a wild card run, Ken Rosenthal says.

2:00 PM EST (2)

The Cubs have decided to keep Harden and not trade him after

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The Cubs have decided to keep Harden and not trade him after he was claimed on waivers, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

Alive for wild card, Cubs keep Harden, others

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A couple of days ago, Rich Harden looked like a goner. Now, he'll stay put as the Cubs hope for a wild card run, Ken Rosenthal says.

1:00 PM EST (2)

ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources

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ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources Monday that Rich Harden will not be traded to the Twins. Cubs right-hander Aaron Heilman, who was claimed off waivers by the Giants last week, will also stay put in Chicago. [...]

ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources

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12:00 PM EST (5)

ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources

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ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources

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ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources Monday that Rich Harden will not be traded to the Twins. Aaron Heilman, who was claimed off waivers by the Giants last week, will also stay put in Chicago. [...]

ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine heard from major league sources

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Harden staying put in Chicago

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ESPN.com is reporting that Rich Harden will remain with the Cubs after the September 1 deadline passes. Harden was claimed by the Twins, but the two sides were reportedly unable to work out a deal.

Our View: It has been reported that talks had broken down between the two sides, and it looks now as if Harden will be staying put for this season. It would have taken a lot for the Twins to get Harden, and the team likely felt it wasn't worth it to get the guy for one month.

Surging Cubs might not be ready to dump Harden

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A couple of days ago, Rich Harden looked like a goner. Now, the Cubs might think he can help win the wild card, Ken Rosenthal says.

11:00 AM EST (2)

According to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune,

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According to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Twins have yet to request Rich Harden's medical records and a deal looks unlikely. Harden was claimed off waivers by the Twins last week and the two sides have until Monday at 1 p. [...]

Surging Cubs might not be ready to dump Harden

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A couple of days ago, Rich Harden looked like a goner. Now, the Cubs might think he can help win the wild card, says Ken Rosenthal.

[+] August 30th 2009 4 Updates

3:00 PM EST (1)

Harden, Twins trade in jeopardy

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The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that sources close to the sitution don't believe Rich Harden will be heading to Minnesota. The Cubs have not allowed the Twins to discuss a contract extension with Harden, which has slowed down talks.

Our View: The Twins are apparently very enamored with Harden, and some believe they would trade for him even without agreeing to an extension because he is a Type A free agent. The odds are still against a trade, but the possibility remains open.

2:00 PM EST (1)

The Cubs put Harden on waivers the week of Aug. 24 and the Twins

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The Cubs put Harden on waivers the week of Aug. 24 and the Twins were awarded the claim, so both squads have until Monday to work out a deal. Harden has followed a stellar 2008 campaign with another fine year in '09, posting an 8-7 record with a 3.99 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and a 10.4 K/9 rate. He surely would help a Twins starting rotation which has been ravaged by injuries and poor performance.

03:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | Harden to Twins looking less likely

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According to Dave Van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, it does not appear a trade can be worked out before waivers expire at noon Sunday, Aug. 30, that would move Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden to the Minnesota Twins. So it's likely Harden will remain a Cub through this season, and the club will have to decide whether to try to keep him as a free agent, offer him arbitration or just let him go. If he rejects arbitration, the Cubs would get two high draft picks. The Cubs would like one or two top prospects for Harden, but the Twins believe that is too steep a price without having Harden signed long-term. The chances of that happening in the next two days seem unlikely.

02:00 AM EST (1)

The Cubs put Harden on waivers the week of Aug. 24 and the Twins

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The Cubs put Harden on waivers the week of Aug. 24 and the Twins were awarded the claim, so both squads have the ability to work out a deal until Monday. He's looked great this year, posting an 8-7 record with a 3.99 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and a stellar 10.4 K/9 rate. He surely would help a Twins starting rotation which has been ravaged by injuries and poor performances.

[+] August 29th 2009 3 Updates

[+] August 28th 2009 3 Updates

[+] August 27th 2009 4 Updates

10:00 PM EST (1)

Twins | May have claimed Harden

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Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Minnesota Twins may be the team that claimed Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden off waivers Thursday, Aug. 27, according to an American League source with knowledge of the waiver process. The Cubs are likely to want legitimate prospects in return for Harden.

9:00 PM EST (1)

Twins may have claimed Harden?

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The Twins may be the mystery team that claimed Rich Harden off waivers from the Cubs, according to ESPN Chicago.

Our View: If the Twins did claim Harden, the Cubs would likely want a top prospect back in return. Both teams would have 72 hours to work out a deal. This remains merely speculation, and neither Chicago nor Minnesota confirmed the story from ESPN.

7:00 PM EST (1)

FOXSports.com cited Major League sources Thursday as saying

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FOXSports.com cited Major League sources Thursday as saying a National League team was awarded the claim on Heilman. The claiming team on Harden was not known, but presumably he did not get through the NL, either. Players must pass through their own league first before being exposed on waivers to teams in the other league. The Cubs will have until Monday to work out trades, allow Harden and Heilman to depart on claims, or pull them back them from waivers. Harden is 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA in eight starts since the All-Star break. The Giants, Rockies and Dodgers all are interested in adding starting pitching, and Harden would be an attractive pickup. Harden is 8-7 with a 3.99 ERA overall in 22 starts, while Heilman is 2-3 with a 4.55 ERA.

4:00 PM EST (1)

Harden has been claimed on waivers, FOXSports.com reports.

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Harden has been claimed on waivers, FOXSports.com reports. [...]

[+] August 26th 2009 4 Updates

[+] August 20th 2009 6 Updates

08:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | Harden stellar Wednesday

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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden allowed one hit and three walks while fanning eight in seven innings to beat the San Diego Padres Wednesday, Aug. 19.

1:00 AM EST (5)

Harden has been very hard to hit recently, and has emerged as

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Harden has been very hard to hit recently, and has emerged as a second-half star after generally struggling before the All-Star break. Harden is 3-1 with a 1.64 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 44 innings over his last seven starts. Yes, his season stats -- an 8-7 record, a 4.04 ERA -- aren't especially spectacular, but few pitches in the Bigs have been better since the break. He'll take his next turn on Aug. 25, at home against the Nats.

Harden goes seven shutout frames

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News: Rich Harden held San Diego to one hit over seven innings and the Cubs perked up offensively to beat the Padres 7-1 on Wednesday to avoid an embarrassing sweep. Harden (8-7) was well-rested. He had been scheduled to start Sunday, when the Cubs were rained out at home against Pittsburgh. He struck out eight. [...]

Rich Harden tossed seven innings of one-hit ball in a 7-1 win

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Rich Harden tossed seven innings of one-hit ball in a 7-1 win over the Padres on Wednesday night. A fantastic effort by Harden, limiting the Padres to three walks and a lonely single by Adrian Gonzalez. [...]

Harden threw seven scoreless innings against the Padres Wednesday

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Harden threw seven scoreless innings against the Padres Wednesday to win his eighth game of the year. [...]

Harden dominates Padres

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Rich Harden dominated the Padres on Wednesday as the Cubs won in San Diego by a score of 7-1. Harden went seven innings and did not allow a run on one hit while walking three and striking out eight.

Our View: Harden is now 8-7 on the season, but he showed tonight what he is capable of. If they Cubs can get this out of Harden every fifth day, they can stay in the playoff race. Given Harden's track record, however, that seems unlikely.

[+] August 18th 2009 1 Updates

[+] August 17th 2009 1 Updates

[+] August 16th 2009 6 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

Harden skipped in rotation

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According to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald, Rich Harden will be skipped in the rotation since he warmed up before Sunday's rain out with the Pirates.

Our View: Harden appears to be made of glass and the Cubs likely don't want to add any extra strain to his fragile arm. He will likely get the start on Thursday.

8:00 PM EST (1)

Since Rich Harden warmed up before Sunday's game was delayed

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Since Rich Harden warmed up before Sunday's game was delayed and eventually rained out, he'll be skipped in the rotation for now. The Cubs still plan to start Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster and Randy Wells the next three days, so the earliest that Harden will pitch is Thursday. [...]

7:00 PM EST (2)

Harden, who had his start on Sunday rained out, won't pitch

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Harden, who had his start on Sunday rained out, won't pitch again until Thursday at the earliest according to the team's web site. [...]

Harden pushed back to at least Thurs.

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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game was postponed because of rain Sunday. The game was called after a delay of 3 hours, 15 minutes. No make up date was announced. Both starters warmed up before the game. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Sunday's scheduled starter Rich Harden will be pushed back to at least Thursday when the Cubs start a four-game series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Cubs will stick with its scheduled rotation for a three-game series at San Diego. [...]

6:00 PM EST (1)

Harden's scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday was postponed

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Harden's scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday was postponed due to rain, the Chicago Tribune reports. [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

Sunday's game between the Pirates and Cubs was postponed due

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Sunday's game between the Pirates and Cubs was postponed due to rain. After a delay of just over three hours. The Pirates and Cubs will both likely use today's starters in Monday's game. [...]

[+] August 12th 2009 3 Updates

[+] August 11th 2009 2 Updates

[+] August 5th 2009 4 Updates

[+] August 3rd 2009 1 Updates

[+] August 1st 2009 1 Updates

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Sep 16 09	3.0	3	5	3	2	loss	3.00	29.5
2	Sep 11 09	4.0	6	2	5	1	none	9.50	19.5
3	Sep 05 09	5.0	10	7	1	1	win	25.00	9.5
4	Aug 31 09	5.0	9	5	6	5	loss	8.50	23.5
5	Aug 26 09	6.0	5	5	2	2	none	11.50	14
6	Aug 19 09	7.0	8	1	3	0	win	30.00	13
7	Aug 11 09	7.0	6	2	2	2	none	16.00	20.5
8	Aug 05 09	6.0	9	4	4	2	loss	15.00	25
9	Jul 31 09	5.0	11	5	3	2	none	15.00	20
10	Jul 26 09	6.0	8	1	0	1	win	28.50	1
11	Jul 21 09	7.0	6	4	2	1	none	16.00	16.5
12	Jul 16 09	6.0	7	3	0	0	win	27.50	6
13	Jul 10 09	5.0	6	7	4	4	loss	6.50	37.5
14	Jul 04 09	2.0	1	8	1	7	loss	-6.50	37
15	Jun 29 09	7.0	9	9	1	1	win	27.00	13
16	Jun 24 09	5.1	3	4	4	2	loss	7.66	21.34
17	Jun 19 09	5.0	2	7	3	7	none	0.00	28.5
18	Jun 13 09	6.0	9	5	2	2	loss	15.50	16.5
19	May 17 09	6.0	7	6	3	4	loss	10.50	27.5
20	May 12 09	6.0	5	4	1	2	win	22.50	12
21	May 06 09	7.0	4	8	3	3	win	19.50	12
22	May 01 09	3.2	2	6	4	5	none	-0.68	31.68
23	Apr 26 09	6.0	9	4	2	2	win	26.00	0.5
24	Apr 21 09	6.0	8	3	2	2	win	25.50	1.5
25	Apr 15 09	3.0	8	5	4	4	loss	5.50	26.5
26	Apr 10 09	6.0	10	3	2	1	none	18.50	9.82
Totals:		140.3	171	123	67			386.98

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Rich Harden has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

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