Come to Think of It: Cubs Should Bring Rich Harden Back On One-Year Deal

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
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According to most everything IÆve read or heard, it seems a foregone conclusion that Rich Harden wonÆt be wearingáaáCubs uniformánext year. á But wait, not so fast.

With HardenÆs history of injuries, I would be surprised if he received a multiple-year offer from anybody. If some team has a brain cramp and does so, then the Cubs will say goodbye. Otherwise, IÆd like to see him come back. á I know the Cubs need payroll flexibility. But good starting pitching is hard to find. It seems reasonable to pay a guy like Harden $10 million or so for one more year. á Let's say they offer him arbitration. If he leaves for another club, at least the Cubs get compensation. If he accepts the offer, the Cubs might end ...

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