Chicago Cubs Have a Hard-en Decision to Make

Over the coming weeks, there will be a number of tough decisions made on the north side of Chicago. Now that it appears the ownership issue will be settled soon, the business of baseball can begin again.

One decision that needs to be made is regarding free agent pitcher Rich Harden. Harden, who was acquired at the trade deadline in a move that directly countered the Milwaukee Brewers' acquisition of CC Sabathia, might have been the best Cubs starter down the stretch this past season.

Now a free agent, Harden presents an intriguing set of issues to Cubs management. His performance in 2009 gives the team every reason to offer him new paper, but his career numbers would indicate that any long-term big-money deal might come wit...

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