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Reed & Harden Are Cubs Free Agents

Found November 09, 2009 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Reed Johnson,  Rich Harden
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

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More than 120 players have jumped into baseball’s free-agent money pool, two of which are Cubs: Reed Johnson and Rich Harden. Without hesitation, I’d bring Reed back in a second. He’s a good clubhouse guy, is versatile throughout the lineup and truly enjoys playing for the Cubs organization. Harden, on the other hand, is way too [...]
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