IE or anyone know if Harden will have a pitch count?
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" If he successfully completes a 60-pitch outing without a setback, he could conceivably get two more starts before the end of the year ? next Tuesday in Seattle and the final day of the season in Anaheim. So yes, it is possible he could work up to enough arm strength to become part of the playoff rotation.
A more likely scenario is that Harden would be a long reliever in the opening round, someone who could be brought in quickly for a faltering starter, then possibly return to starting in the longer ALCS and World Series if things get that far.
A lot will depend on what the A's see from Harden today under game conditions. Normally, he would be getting at least one rehab start, but the minor-league season is over, so it says a lot about his potential impact that the A's are thrusting him right into the heat of their stretch drive. "
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_4372565
- will be on a 60-pitch limit for his first start.-
A more likely scenario is that Harden would be a long reliever in the opening round, someone who could be brought in quickly for a faltering starter, then possibly return to starting in the longer ALCS and World Series if things get that far.
A lot will depend on what the A's see from Harden today under game conditions. Normally, he would be getting at least one rehab start, but the minor-league season is over, so it says a lot about his potential impact that the A's are thrusting him right into the heat of their stretch drive. "
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_4372565
- will be on a 60-pitch limit for his first start.-
