Rich Harden
Rich Harden
James Richard "Rich" Hardenis a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He has pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball...
baseball chance dream game hold lightly love pitch possible ready represent shape start throwing trust
There's no possible way I'd be ready to pitch (in the World Baseball Classic). Trust me, I'd love to have the chance to represent my country, that's everyone's dream to hold the flag. But I would have had to start throwing by mid-December to be in game shape by then and I've just started to throw lightly now.
felt few game good happened sudden
That's why it was so frustrating. I felt good through the first two outs (of the sixth) and then, bam. That happened a few times in the game where all of a sudden things went bad.
believe bit game looking
I didn't know about the shoes, but I believe it. When you pitch, you're always looking for things like that. It's a game of inches, and every little bit helps.
bit games
You did see a little bit of everything. That's why I just need to get in more games, because simulated games are completely different.
awhile expected feels felt game second since third
The first game every year, I'm a little excited. It has been awhile since I pitched. It feels like a long time. It was pretty much what I expected after being sick. In the second inning, I was tired, and the third inning I felt it.
against competing starters
In a way, all the starters are kind of competing against each other.
happy help love talk
It's something to talk about. Any way that I can come back and help out the team. If it's the 'pen, I'd be happy doing that. I'd love to start, but ...
love
It's something I would love to do, but I don't know if they'll let it happen.
extend soon throw trying
It's not good. As soon as I started trying to throw changeups and really extend the arm, I could feel it. Hopefully, it doesn't put me back too far.
great huge step
Once I get out there, it will be a huge step for me. It will be great to get that first one out of the way.
pounds season stayed sure time
I'm down to 191 pounds. I'd like to get to 196-198 by the time the season starts. I was 197 before I got sick. It sure stayed with me awhile. To me, getting back to around 197 pounds is a big deal.
crazy drive
I'm going to drive myself crazy if I do that, ... You never know how you're going to feel.
felt good left
I left it right over the plate. Other than that, I felt pretty good about my night.
pitch ready
I'm just not ready to come back and pitch yet.