Harden on DL Again

This is devastating news.

I think two things I've been saying-- despite BZ's "salb" influenced bad start Tuesday in Cleveland-- bear repeating:

1. This season just seems plain jinxed;
2. Zito is the guy worth investing in long term, not Harden. Though the latter's trade value has just plummeted if this is a serious elbow injury;

<racks brain for some good news>

got nothing sorry!!!! too emotional to think rational.

and just put on ESPN at work - they aren't saying anything to confirm/deny this because counting down to the NBA finals it apparently WAAAAAY more important <gags>. What's the chance FoxSports is just lying? How serious serious is something like this? WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!?!?!

And all memory of this incident erased.

i hope it's wrong, i hope it's wrong, if not i think i'll just DIE.

Harden will be back HAHAHAHA on Tuesday the 20th.

He probably just felt a tweak, and no need to rush him....

6/8/06 is now truly the day of the devil

Time to hitch the A's wagon to Zito for the next 5-6 years; and trade the oft-injured Harden to some NL sucker i.e. the Snakes or Trolleydodgers!

We do not want Texas to win the division because of injuries. Hope Harden is back soon.

nothing seems to faze him. i told him about the news and all he said was 'Dude' to which i started sobbing hysterically.

I didn't want to believe it, but I checked the A's site as well and the press release about re-activating Loiza also says that Harden was put back on the DL.

Why is there a rain cloud following me?

when I guy takes steroids, works out like a maniac, then goes off them and works out harder to keep the muscle tone up, but the ligaments can't support the pull from the oversized muscle?
Just asking.  (No one is spared is the suspicion these days.)

Athletics placed RHP Rich Harden on the disabled list, retroactive to June 5, with a sprained elbow ligament.
Harden lasted just one start between injuries, coming off the DL from a back problem on Sunday. The A's don't expect Harden to need an operation, but this kind of thing can lead to Tommy John surgery. It's going to depend on whether he can throw pain-free a couple of weeks from now. Jun. 8 - 12:44 pm et

A's Fan in Texas.  This is TexA'sFan.  Where are you  in Texas?  Are you another Bay Area native stuck here in the Lone Star State?  

I'm in Austin, by the way.  Sort of the Texas version of Berkeley.  If you've gotta live in Texas, live in Austin.  

Hopefully Loiaza's performance today will soften the blow of Harden.  And luckily you've found the place where there are a lot of sympathetic shoulders to cry on...  as well as people willing to join you in a group primal scream.  

Welcome to the madness.

he's no good to us constantly hurt.  How in God's name can he be rehabbing for a month, Davis says he's ready to start, he starts and is immediately injured with something that will likely need surgery...its ridiculous.  Open up the purse strings, keep Zito and let Harden do whatever it is he's going to do.  He's basically a 10 game winner in a good year.  Moneyball only works to point.  WE NEED A CHAMPIONSIP!!!

<chagrined smile> I ran 15 miles after I heard this news (no joke) and still want to rip someones head off. 1 hour to (not-so)happy hour by me and it can't come soon enough!

Another take on Harden - quote from Eric Karabell on espn.com.  I hope he's wrong and realize he's just a fantasy writer:

"Stick a fork in Rich Harden. He's done. The A's put him back on the disabled list, and the AL version of Mark Prior is likely going to need surgery, possibly the Tommy John variety, though that hasn't been announced and it's certainly possible he can avoid it. But really, most signs are pointing to this. And yes, it would be poor sportsmanship for you to trade Harden in your league without sharing this news to your trade partner. Some ethics should be followed."

poll question? Because it's making me tear up again

I don't know if it'll EVER be that serious that I'd be motivated to voluntarily clean -I mean I love the boy but I'd rather kick the crap out of the treadmill again , but hi-five on the productive use of your frustration.

thank you for lifting my spirits! See, I'm going for the torn meniscus so maybe we can rehab together ( knee, elbow, same thing right?)

Harden is injury prone and like many of you have said, he's not helping the team constantly being on the DL (obviously). Injuries aren't necessarily anyone's fault. Rich obviously is an intense competitor and wants to be out on the field helping his team. But...for the betterment of the team and the organization, we should get a reliable (physically) player for Harden. Does anyone think there's a chance that Harden could be packaged with some other players/prospects to get Lastings Milledge instead of Zito and that we'd sign Zito long term?

violence in his delivery, body not able to withstand torque, etc...  Have you people ever watched Harden pitch?  He has one of the smoothest deliveries you'll ever see.  He throws extremely hard, but looks like he's playing catch.  I don't know why he keeps getting hurt, but it certainly is possible that he just needs a few weeks rest.  The guy is young, has several years left on a fairly big contract and has a ceiling somewhere near Pluto.  The A's are secretive when it comes to injuries, but playing it safe would be the only sensible strategy if his elbow is just sore.  If he's out another 8 weeks he'll be back in early August.  That's plenty of time to make a big difference in the season AND to be the ace in the playoffs.  As long as Loaiza can be solid from here on out, and the rest of the staff pulls their weight, the A's will be fine.
Now, if Crosby is out for an extended period, well ... that's a different story.

So I thought work would take my mind off of things but it didn't work....now after coming home I have picked up a beer and am having to deal with my denial...<chugs Corona>!