Watch him pitch 2 games then go on the DL. 
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no way! damn man stackedComment -
Probably not true....I got to find out wow!!Comment -
holy shit!!!Comment -
The Cubs have expressed interest in Rich HardenComment -
It's a done deal.Comment -
Great pickup for the Cubs.Comment -
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia.
The Cubs will receive the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor leaguer John Donaldson.
Harden, scheduled to be a free agent after the 2009 season, is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts this season.
The oft-injured righty missed a month earlier this season because of a right shoulder strain. It was his sixth trip to the disabled list in his six-year career.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated PressComment -
What did they give up for Harden?Comment -
wowComment -
Dammit, the A's should have at least let him pitch against the Angels this week before trading him if they are to close the gap for the division. Such short term thinking on Billy Beane's part.Comment -
This will make the NL Central a lot more interesting now.Comment -
FABULOUS
they gave up NOTHING for him too LOLComment -
I was in Tahoe 4th of July Weekend and the CUBS are FAVORED to win the world series
7/2
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i knew it , cubs will finally break through this year !!!
omg . remember this day !!!
CUBS YEAR HAS FINALLY ARRIVED !
NO FAN IN THE STAND CAN ALTER THIS OVERDUE OCCURENCE .
NOTHING ANYONE CAN DO WILL STOP THIS BREAKTHROUGH FOR CHICCY !
the lee , ramirez back to back is pretty much like the manny , ortiz ..Comment -
I'm not sure who got the better deal. The A's are getting offense in return, which they are in dire need of. And Harden will probably get injured again.Comment -
So the Cubs traded for another Mark Prior. Genius.Comment -
Cubs will play CWS in the WS. Mark my words kids. It will be monumental.Comment -
The offense they are getting is horrible. Murton and Patterson fail everytime they get to the big club.. Cubs got the better end of the deal.Comment -
The Brewers will win the central regardless...Comment -
why do gm's trade with billy beane?
guy is sharp.Comment -
you arent lying about thatOriginally posted by fiveteamer
look at Mulder and Zito right now
sharp as a tack....lives off the farm system...one of the lowest payrolls in the league...and still the A's are over 500. every year!Comment -
What about Gallagher?, looks like he has some potential...Comment -
exactly, he knows when to trade or let them go.Comment -
He is being groomed for Kerry Woods closer role.Originally posted by MonkeyF0ckerComment -
A's must know something about Harden. Why would they trade him when they are in the thick of the race, and they could have traded him next year since he isn't a free agant until after the 2009 season.Comment -
A six packOriginally posted by MonkeyF0ckerComment -
Don't worry about the A's staff. By my reckoning, they still have:
Duscherer: 1.96 ERA
Eveland: 3.50 ERA
Greg Smith: 3.62 ERA
S. Gallagher (now from Cubs): 4.45 (but 49 Ks in 58 innings)
Only Blanton is the real stinker, and even he has decent streaks.Comment -
Just a rumor, Matt Holliday to the Yanks....I heard it on the radio.........Comment -
??Originally posted by Brock Landers
Gallagher, Donaldson, and Patterson were all ranked in most peoples top 6 Cubs prospects prior to the start of the 2008 season.
This is a great trade for Billy Beane who always seems to get the better deals.
Harden was a risk who had to be let go, I mean seriously, the guy is a fragile little pansy.
2007 IP: 25.2
2006 IP: 46.2
2005 IP: 128
2004 IP: 189.2
2003 IP: 74.2
That is simply a joke for a starting pitcher. It doesn't matter how good his stuff is, the guy is a built like an anorexic girl.
Chances are that Harden's arm will probably get tired and we'll see a statistical drop due to lack of work in the last couple years.
It's a good trade for both sides but the risk is actually on the Cubs, not the A's.Comment -
Didn't see this thread , good one DK...Comment -
Whats gonna piss me off is when Harden gets injured and Cubs fans cry about the CURSE as if Harden hasn't been on the DL his whole ****ing career.Comment -
I think the Cubs jumped the gun a bit, but I still like the deal if Harden can stay healthy.Comment -
nl pennant futures looking even better now for the cubbies backersComment
