Harden, Johnson let go???

[dk123]

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I've defended Hendry in the past, but to not trade Harden at the deadline, then not offer him arbitration is beyond stupid.
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So, in this instance, are a bunch of guys on a message board smarter than Jim Hendry?
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No, as one of the few human beings alive capable of being a MLB GM, this is just part of Hendry's master plan. All the pieces are falling into place.