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Report: Rich Harden Close To Signing With Texas Rangers

by Randy Booth

Nothing is official yet, but it looks like pitcher Rich Harden is close to signing with the Texas Rangers:

Free-agent right-hander Rich Harden is close to signing a one-year contract with the Rangers, according to a major-league source.

The deal, valued at $7.5 million according to published reports, qualifies as one of the biggest surprises of the winter meetings.

The Rangers traded Kevin Millwood earlier in the day Wednesday, freeing up a spot for Harden, if he does sign. According to Rosenthal, the Rangers will save $9 million by trading Millwood.

Harden has a career 3.39 ERA over a span of seven seasons playing with the Athletics and Cubs.

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