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Posted: **Fri May 22, 2009 10:59 pm**

Rotowire:

The Cubs placed Rich Harden on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain on Friday, and inserted Randy Wells into the rotation for Saturday's game.

Posted: **Fri May 22, 2009 11:56 pm**

The back is a difficult injury to prescribe. Hopefully it isn't a lingering injury throughout the season, but with Harden there's a higher chance of that being the case. At least it isn't arm related.

Posted: **Sat May 23, 2009 12:29 am**

Posted: **Sat May 23, 2009 2:58 pm**

hmmm almost Memorial Day

who had the under?

Posted: **Sat May 23, 2009 9:44 pm**

As far as injuries go, it's not a bad one to have for Rich. Better than the shoulder or elbow. I worry that it may change his mechanics slightly, throwing him off a bit.

Obviously he'll never be fully healthy for a season. But if the injuries stay minor like this, he'll still provide value.

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