Rich Harden

Rich Harden of the A's is bringing fantasy owners exactly what they have wanted from this Canadian born pitcher. Owners have watched Harden throw gem after gem this season and for those who have taken a chance and kept him or traded for him are feeling a sense of euphoria right now with his 5-0 start to the season. Last night was nothing new, Harden went 8 innings while allowing 0ER, striking out 11 batters, and bringing his ERA down to 2.15 (which is eye boggling).

Harden has made 9 consecutive starts and his showing everyone around the league that he might finally be over his healthy concerns that seem to have plagued this tremendous talent for his entire career. If owners are feeling a little risky, yes I still say there is risk, try to see if the current owner of Harden might want to send him in a trade and basically take what he has received so far from Harden. I am always afraid to have this guy on my roster because at any given moment he can go on the DL and never return. Maybe this is the year that Harden stays healthy and provides owners a Johan Santana type of fantasy year. I hope so because this kid has the stuff to be a fantasy stud.

Bottom line for fantasy owners. Harden can pitch and if you have the stomach to deal with the DL issues go out and try to find his services from another owner. Please don't try and give up too much for him because the injury risk is too high. If you can grab him for like 85/90 cents to the dollar you will have a good chance of taking some huge leaps in your pitching categories.