Rich Harden

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Yankees and other playoff contenders have expressed interest in Oakland Ahtletics’ starting pitcher Rich Harden.  The Yankees have attended the past two starts made by Harden. Harden was originally dealt to the Boston Red Sox at the July trade deadline, but the Sox had [...]

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox were reportedly closing in on a deal for Rich Harden late Saturday, but according to a source close to the Associated Press, the deal fell through.  Harden later confirmed after speaking with GM Billy Beane that he was staying put. The Athletics were to receive Lars Anderson and [...]

We’re getting close to the deadline.  Has your favorite team found that missing piece?  If they haven’t, don’t sweat it – there’s still time.  Here’s our running list of Saturday’s PRO Rumors: – According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Chicago White Sox are looking for rotation depth. The White Sox traded Edwin Jackson earlier this [...]

In a Tweet by Peter Gammons, he says that the Boston Red Sox have inquired about Oakland A’s pitcher Rich Harden. Harden has spent much of the season on the disabled list.  In three starts this season, he is 1-1 with 17 strikeouts over 18 innings of work.  He was signed for $1.5 million plus incentives [...]

According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the San Diego Padres are already engaging in early and serious trade discussions. They have three relievers that could be attractive to a lot of teams in Heath Bell, Luke Gregerson and Mike Adams. Executives who have spoken to the Padres say they are being “very aggressive”. They would like [...]

Here are a few more notes regarding some Major League pitchers: – To no one’s surprise, Cliff Lee threw a hell of a game today for his third consecutive complete shutout. He limited the Red Sox’s offense to two hits, struck out five and walked two. In June, he has a 0.21 ERA in 42 innings [...]

The Oakland Athletics have officially signed right handed pitcher Rich Harden, according to Denver Post’s Troy Renck. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated says the deal is for $1.5 million plus incentives. Renck adds that Harden will compete with Brandon McCarthy for a spot in the Oakland rotation. If Harden does not make the rotation, he will then [...]

The Oakland Athletics have a Major League deal in place with Rich Harden, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser adds that Harden could be a bullpen option. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated says the deal is for $1.5 million plus incentives. The right-handed pitcher drew interest from Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, [...]

According to sources close to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post, Rich Harden will sign with the Oakland Athletics. Renck is confirming his sources. Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle says the A’s and Hardan have talked, but it appears that Harden might have better offers elsewhere. The right-handed pitcher drew interest from Seattle [...]

According to FOXSports’ Jon Paul Morosi, he mentions that the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies are interested in right-handed pitcher Rich Harden. Harden had peeked the interest of the Mariners last winter, but ultimately went with the Texas Rangers on a [...]