QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 08:55 PM)
Something to do with how he has already pitched at the MLB level, and considering how poorly his guys have pitched thus far. Haren and Blanton have been awful for the A's, and while Meyer may be decent, he is still in the minor leagues.
It also has something to do with just collecting as much pitching as you can, because if you do, you are almost guaranteed to get a few that pitch well together eventually.
Harden hasn't been bad (2.80 ERA, 1.18 Whip) he's just been hurt.