Oakland A’s: Will Rich Harden Make the Athletics Roster?

The fifth starter competition is now officially without its original favorite.

Over the weekend manager Bob Geren declared Rich Harden officially out of the competition, stating that there was not enough time left in spring training for him to compete with other starters Brandon McCarthy, Josh Outman, Tyson Ross and Bobby Cramer.

"Yeah, there is not time for that," Geren said regarding Harden continuing to compete for the fifth starter spot.

Harden had hoped to return to the mound and resume his throwing program on Tuesday, March 15 in hopes of earning a spot in the A's bullpen and continuing to stretch himself out should the need arise...

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