Harden's rehab start

by MaineAthletic on Apr 29, 2008 10:40 AM PDT

First off, does anyone know where to listen to the game (actually, on second thought, a link dump of all A's affiliate radio streams would be great).

I'm always nervous when Harden takes the hill, but what do you see as a success on Thursday? Because it's a rehab start, he'll probably be limited to 50 or 60 pitches here in the first one. I am hopeful he'll get through the whole limit, with good velocity and perhaps a few wicked sliders for variety, but if he's effective in this start would you like to see his next "rehab" appearance be in the form of an abbreviated start for the big club? Our starters seem to be doing fine in his absence, but it certainly would be good to see him back in the white spikes as soon as possible (even if he may only be playing as a showcase for some Beane dealing come the break).

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by Soaker on Apr 29, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions

It will be a success if he doesn't die.

by mikev on Apr 29, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

I am probably in the minority in my thinking, most people think his few good

starts should be with the big club. I would like him to make 3 or 4 minor league starts, and get up to the full 100 pitch count. I don’t want him coming in and out of the rotation, messing up the rythm of the other pitchers who are throwing very well right now, because that might not last. Then when the bottom falls out, if Harden has proven he can last more than a week, the timing could be perfect.

by theblackpearl on Apr 29, 2008 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

his rehab start will be fine

it’s his big league starts that are of concern

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2008 11:31 AM PDT reply actions

He'll get through this rehab stint

And then have 3 starts and have to shut it down again. Seems like it’s the same old thing.

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by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

I'll take three starts.

Dude… that’s three whole starts!

...out of Rich Harden!

Wow!

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by Gaijin_Suketto on Apr 29, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

in a row?

by mikev on Apr 30, 2008 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions

I think we should...

... have a pool for prediciting the day Harden goes back on the DL.

Some read stats. Fans actually watch the games.

by UncleLeo on Apr 29, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Try these:

The River Cats website – www.rivercats.com

The FM station that broadcasts the games – www.khits921.com

Not sure if the station will break into the music programming for a mid-week day start, but it’s worth a try. Good luck!

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by Derwood13 on Apr 29, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions