One major league source said Tuesday that the Red Sox are serious about pursuing Harden, who made more starts this year (26) than Smoltz and Penny combined in 2008.When healthy the guy is a great pitcher, but he's made of glass. Some Yankees fans have discussed him as a backup plan, and I'm not completely against it because if somehow is can stay healthy you've got yourself a top of the rotation starter. But it's a huge risk. The guy just can't stay healthy.
The source indicated that the Red Sox have not yet offered Harden a contract.
With the Cubs not offering the right-hander arbitration, teams will not have to give up a draft pick to sign him, which would probably make Boston even more interested.
Two questions: 1) Do you want the Yankees to pursue Harden? 2) Would it worry you if the Sox signed him?
