Any info on Harden's offseason?

by RandyKutcherHair on Feb 3, 2007 7:11 AM PST

I'm on the East Coast so don't get as much A's info as I would like. Anyone hear any news (good or bad) on how Harden is recovering from his late season elbow and back pain this offseason?

I read a few days ago that he has been throwing about three days a week in Arizona; but it didn't say if that was just long toss or if he is throwing from the mound. I know there was some talk of Tommy John; but since he was able to come back in the playoffs I assume that was just talk. Will he be healthy enough to start spring training and open the season as the A's #1?

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

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the word is that he is throwing

long toss, but that he is feeling good, no problems or ill effects. He has been working out in Arizona since the end of the season.

by china bob on Feb 3, 2007 7:49 AM PST reply actions

Yea

I think that Urban talked about that in one of his "Mailbags" on Oaklandathletics.com

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by Shippee33 on Feb 3, 2007 7:52 AM PST reply actions

Depends which rumor you believe:

He's dead
He's in Jennifer's closet
He'll be ready for spring training
both 2 and 3

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by Nico on Feb 3, 2007 9:40 AM PST reply actions

Can't be Number 1

I just saw him...

So it has to be option #3 <crosses fingers and knocks on wood>

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by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Feb 3, 2007 12:38 PM PST up reply actions

hologram

by OaklandSi on Feb 3, 2007 12:53 PM PST up reply actions

<snerk>

{sends OaklandSi a LOLogram}

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by Poppy on Feb 3, 2007 6:17 PM PST up reply actions

"got" it

by OaklandSi on Feb 3, 2007 6:50 PM PST up reply actions

<sings Poppy a LOLlaby>

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by oblique on Feb 3, 2007 11:46 PM PST up reply actions

But wait!

If you look at the picture cloesly, it looks like what appears to be his right arm is actually the arm of the woman walking past him, touching his hand as she passes.

Which would mean... (gulp) Rich Harden has had his arm off.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Feb 4, 2007 11:19 PM PST up reply actions

Don't worry--it's just

the old switcharoo trick. Harden rests his arm between starts and between seasons by secretly switching arms with a woman who knows how to turn off an alarm clock. He'll have his regular arm back by spring training, well rested, and nobody ever needs to know what we know. Shhhhh...

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Feb 5, 2007 8:06 AM PST up reply actions

For a second, I was worried he was...

...having an affair.

But then I remembered... he's 'armless.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Feb 5, 2007 10:38 AM PST up reply actions

You're right!

One can clearly see the shorter fingers of the Female Impostor Arm.

"Is it because I often panic when making sandwiches?" - Crow

by LawDaddy on Feb 5, 2007 12:06 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah

I'd believe 1. and 2.

Something clever

by SLOtown on Feb 3, 2007 10:53 AM PST reply actions

Chuck Norris

has banned rainbows and Unicorns until Harden proves he's healthy.

"Is it because I often panic when making sandwiches?" - Crow

by LawDaddy on Feb 3, 2007 11:18 AM PST reply actions

Hey!

Chuck Norris can bite me!

"I can't believe you guys like that (Swisher) doesn't wear underwear..." ~ Mark Ellis

by Poppy on Feb 3, 2007 6:16 PM PST up reply actions

Chuck Norris

stole a base from Rickey. And Rickey liked it.

"Is it because I often panic when making sandwiches?" - Crow

by LawDaddy on Feb 3, 2007 7:25 PM PST up reply actions

what about this guy?

What is he doing this offseason?
It appears that his hair is posting on AN.

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by Athletics fan and runner on Feb 3, 2007 1:01 PM PST reply actions

Rich received instructions at Fan Fest.

All will be well, unless gigglingone wears him out.

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by Poppy on Feb 3, 2007 6:20 PM PST reply actions

I met Rich last week

I was at A's fantasy camp last week and Harden (along with Swish) was there working out. Super down to earth guy. Totally cool - he'd come and just rap with us, talking about all sorts of stuff. Zero attitude. He was working out hard in the weight room strengthening his shoulder and I saw him playing long toss a couple of times. He looked totally healthy to me.

by bigthree17 on Feb 3, 2007 7:05 PM PST reply actions

you should

do a little diary on your experience at A's fantasy camp if you have time... I'd read it.

worst my come to worst but my people come first.

by ConditionOakland on Feb 4, 2007 2:25 AM PST up reply actions

watching Harden do long toss

is something I find very entertaining. He seems to be able to throw far farther and harder than any other pitcher the A's have had in the past few years. When he backs up into CF, he tosses laser shots to Buckley on the foul line.

"Length matters, and if anyone tells you otherwise they're just trying to spare your feelings."-green star oakland

by F171615 on Feb 6, 2007 1:09 PM PST up reply actions