Rich Harden’s name has been mentioned in connection with the Cubs, as it did three weeks ago when Gary Hughes, the special assistant to Chicago GM Jim Hendry, attended Harden’s start at San Francisco. Hughes lives in the Bay Area, so his presence wasn’t unusual, but the Cubs are looking for a top-flight starter. With CC Sabathia off the market after being traded to Milwaukee, Harden’s next on the rumor carousel. “Rumors are exactly that,” Harden said. “How often do they come true? And if they do, so be it. It’s completely out of my control.” — SF Chronicle
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