okay, I'm sorry, but this is kind of hilarious.

[ayrdaomei]

Alright, so recall, last week, the snarky statement by Ray Fosse about Rich Harden? ("..to be four games back in the West, still right there, very much, and a whole summer of baseball left. People like Rich Harden ready to return. I think the A's are in a good spot." "As long as he doesn't hurt his elbow throwing those sunflower seeds.")
I give you this news release from the Oakland Athletics:

Prior to today's game against the Cleveland Indians, the Oakland Athletics activated right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza from the 15-day disabled list and placed pitcher Rich Harden on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to June 5) with a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Now, see. Tempting the wrath of the whatever from high atop the thing. Never fails.

Comments

[unlovablehands.livejournal.com]

AHAHAHAHAHAHA. And Rich Harden continues to be the victim of crazy time travel plots and keeps suddenly not existing.

[acroarcs.livejournal.com]

I saw that and decided that I did not want to be the bearer of bad news, so I waited, knowing someone would say it. Ah, too much. Just too much.

If he's still out July 17-19, I will be upset. Although I suppose everyone else on the team will probably make up for it.

[gimme-proonz.livejournal.com]

It looks like he might be lost for good. =(
And I could have sworn that the lat Richie sighting meant he was here to stay!

[roxybritain.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, I totally remember hearing that comment, too. I'd forgotten about it until you reminded me. Jesus Christ.

[caruso.livejournal.com]

He's cursed.

[oakchick75.livejournal.com]

For those who love Swisher, there's a new video on him on ESPN...he's looking cute!!!!

[panicqueen.livejournal.com]

That's actually not all that funny at all. Harden being out with a sprained ligament in his elbow? He'll be out for two months.

Brandon Backe has the same thing and he's been gone for seven weeks. So really, Harden being out isn't funny at all.

[lovingthecubs.livejournal.com]

Oy. Curse those sunflower seeds..

[candle-beck.livejournal.com]

oh my, that is just remarkable. i think that's a land speed record for richie.

must send huston street forty years into the past now.