Oakland A’s: Rich Harden Continues 2011 Comeback

Fantasy owners and major league executives have been drawn to the promise of Rich Harden since he was called up by the Oakland A's in 2003. In a career derailed by injuries, Harden has compiled a 59-36 record with a 9.76 K/9, a 3.65 ERA and an impressive 3.95 xFIP. He was able to compile these numbers despite only making more than 30 starts once in his career. 

In terms of overall stuff, Harden has improved since his disastrous 2010 season with the Texas Rangers, when he finished the season with a 5.58 ERA (5.67 xFIP), a 7.34 K/9 (a career low) and a 6.34 BB/9 (a career high) in 92 innings p...

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