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Harden to DL (Back Strain)

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Harden to DL (Back Strain) 

Post#1 » by SportsWorld » Fri May 22, 2009 10:59 pm

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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.

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Re: Harden to DL (Back Strain) 

Post#2 » by Posey H8er » 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.
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Re: Harden to DL (Back Strain) 

Post#3 » by The Sheik » Sat May 23, 2009 12:29 am

YaY!
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Re: Harden to DL (Back Strain) 

Post#4 » by hermes » Sat May 23, 2009 2:58 pm

hmmm almost Memorial Day

who had the under?
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Re: Harden to DL (Back Strain) 

Post#5 » by GYBE » 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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