i'd probably pick barton over harden just because i have a harden tshirt and it's been all dusty since he's been on the DL for what seems like the last three seasons.

but i'd wait to get barton's jersey in case he gets traded in the offseason!

If you're going to get a player jersey, you have three options.

a) Your own last name
b) your nickname
c) HOF or Famous A's player

No matter who you get, if that player is a current player, its likely you will regret it. Barton, for example, could be traded or be a bust. Harden might be injured forever, or get traded himself, or worse still, he could leave for FA, after being injured his entire A's career, and then help Boston or New York win the WS.

But a famous Athletic from the past or a HOF guy is a good suggestion.(agree with Zonis). If you are really set between Harden and Barton...I would go with Barton. He is more likely to be on the team and playing at the end of the season than Harden IMO.

and Barden

the longest, there is only 1 choice

STOMPER

He was the best story of 2007 and we'll have him all year in 2008.

Of the two I'd say Harden is the most likely not to be around by this time next year.

or Beane.  

Go 'Bailey'.

Some options:

1. GIANTS

2. BONDS

3. FREMONT

4. BANJO MAN (#1 obviously)

5. OAKTOON

would be really cool

not only did he take BART to the games, he skateboarded to it.

You won't get out of the parking lot.

That way you can use it for years to come

Then, if he's a bust or leaves the team for whatever reason, you can have it changed to BANDO, and you won't have to change the number.

Rickey Henderson.

Only, don't put Henderson on the back.

Put RICKAY.

in tie dyed colors, of course. :)

Number: 97 (needs fact checking, as I believe that's the year Beane became GM).

they are both good choises.  I love it when I'm at the Collesium and I see a player's name on someone's back that gives me pause.  I admire the courage to choose a player who is not an established star given the way the A's play the market.