I'm setting it at 4 starts. Feel free to discuss.
July 9th, 2008 9:52 am
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Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
I'll take the over......but I'm optimistic.
QUOTE (AnonymousBob @ Jul 9 2008, 11:31 AM) 
Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
The Cubs got Harden for two reasons (ranked in order of importance):
1) To start games in the playoffs
2) Give them quality starts during the regular season.
#2 will never supercede #1 - if they feel the need to keep him on a pitch count and limit his number of regular season starts and give him extra rest between starts, they will. They did it with Zambrano - they "forced" him to go on the DL and limited his pitches his first start back - they'll certainly do it with Harden.
I also don't think the Cubs will have any problem shutting him down during the regular season if it means he could be healthy for the playoffs.
Also, just curious if the +/- is similar to Sheets'.
QUOTE (DoubleG @ Jul 9 2008, 01:34 PM)
QUOTE (AnonymousBob @ Jul 9 2008, 11:31 AM)
Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
The Cubs got Harden for two reasons (ranked in order of importance):
1) To start games in the playoffs
2) Give them quality starts during the regular season.
#2 will never supercede #1 - if they feel the need to keep him on a pitch count and limit his number of regular season starts and give him extra rest between starts, they will. They did it with Zambrano - they "forced" him to go on the DL and limited his pitches his first start back - they'll certainly do it with Harden.
I also don't think the Cubs will have any problem shutting him down during the regular season if it means he could be healthy for the playoffs.
Also, just curious if the +/- is similar to Sheets'.
QUOTE (Night Hawks @ Jul 9 2008, 02:54 PM)
QUOTE (DoubleG @ Jul 9 2008, 01:34 PM)
QUOTE (AnonymousBob @ Jul 9 2008, 11:31 AM)
Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
The Cubs got Harden for two reasons (ranked in order of importance):
1) To start games in the playoffs
2) Give them quality starts during the regular season.
#2 will never supercede #1 - if they feel the need to keep him on a pitch count and limit his number of regular season starts and give him extra rest between starts, they will. They did it with Zambrano - they "forced" him to go on the DL and limited his pitches his first start back - they'll certainly do it with Harden.
I also don't think the Cubs will have any problem shutting him down during the regular season if it means he could be healthy for the playoffs.
Also, just curious if the +/- is similar to Sheets'.
I believe that Clifton is a Red Sox fan.
QUOTE (DoubleG @ Jul 9 2008, 01:34 PM)
QUOTE (AnonymousBob @ Jul 9 2008, 11:31 AM)
Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
The Cubs got Harden for two reasons (ranked in order of importance):
1) To start games in the playoffs
2) Give them quality starts during the regular season.
#2 will never supercede #1 - if they feel the need to keep him on a pitch count and limit his number of regular season starts and give him extra rest between starts, they will. They did it with Zambrano - they "forced" him to go on the DL and limited his pitches his first start back - they'll certainly do it with Harden.
I also don't think the Cubs will have any problem shutting him down during the regular season if it means he could be healthy for the playoffs. .
Great posting.
QUOTE (Sea Bass @ Jul 9 2008, 02:02 PM)
QUOTE (Night Hawks @ Jul 9 2008, 02:54 PM)
QUOTE (DoubleG @ Jul 9 2008, 01:34 PM)
QUOTE (AnonymousBob @ Jul 9 2008, 11:31 AM)
Depends if they baby him. If they really limit his innings I think he'll last quite a bit longer. Maybe 10.
The Cubs got Harden for two reasons (ranked in order of importance):
1) To start games in the playoffs
2) Give them quality starts during the regular season.
#2 will never supercede #1 - if they feel the need to keep him on a pitch count and limit his number of regular season starts and give him extra rest between starts, they will. They did it with Zambrano - they "forced" him to go on the DL and limited his pitches his first start back - they'll certainly do it with Harden.
I also don't think the Cubs will have any problem shutting him down during the regular season if it means he could be healthy for the playoffs.
Also, just curious if the +/- is similar to Sheets'.
I believe that Clifton is a Red Sox fan.And your point?
July 9th, 2008 1:58 PM
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
QUOTE (Clifton @ Jul 9 2008, 02:58 PM)
July 9th, 2008 1:58 PM
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Sorry to hear that your elbow "hurts"
Jully 9th 3:22 PM
QUOTE (Wrigley @ Jul 9 2008, 04:22 PM)
QUOTE (Clifton @ Jul 9 2008, 02:58 PM)
July 9th, 2008 1:58 PM
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Sorry to hear that your elbow "hurts"
Jully 9th 3:22 PM
July 9th 4:55pm
QUOTE (Clifton @ Jul 9 2008, 02:58 PM)
July 9th, 2008 1:58 PM
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Status: Shoulder is feeling "loose" with minor tightness in "elbow"
Feel free to post a "link" to verify your "info".
Thanks in advance.
No DL this year for him and CC will end up there before the end of the year.
*Update July 17 2008*
Experiencing a minor tick in his left hip. Arm is feeling fairly strong to strong.
All systems go for Monday. Start him with confidence.
Experiencing a minor tick in his left hip. Arm is feeling fairly strong to strong.
All systems go for Monday. Start him with confidence.
QUOTE (Clifton @ Jul 17 2008, 01:32 PM)
*Update July 17 2008*
Experiencing a minor tick in his left hip. Arm is feeling fairly strong to strong.
All systems go for Monday. Start him with confidence.
Experiencing a minor tick in his left hip. Arm is feeling fairly strong to strong.
All systems go for Monday. Start him with confidence.
Update?
I don't know how long Harden will last, but it looks like he outlasted Gallagher.
Hope all is going to be all right for Sean.
Hope all is going to be all right for Sean.
I'll take the over 4 starts.
Ummmmmmmmmm
8/19/08 9:32pm
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8/19/08 9:32pm
8/19/08 9:32pm
quiet now
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