From ESPN: “Rich Harden has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Toronto Blue Jays with back soreness, the team announced.

The Oakland Athletics right-hander has struggled to overcome injuries the last three seasons. But the back condition is believed to be minor and possibly related to Oakland’s long flights to and from Japan last month, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.”

Long flights, huh. What will they think of next?

Speaking of Wood, let’s give props where they are due. Since getting shelled in his first outing he has been lights out. Good for you, Kerry.