Cubs Reported to have traded for Harden

CrossCyed · 07-08-2008, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneman003

gallagher will be good but come on this is a huge win for the cubs

gaudin isnt bad though 5-3 with a 3.69... 6 starts and some work out of the pen

Gaudin will start games this year.

Crystal ball:

August 12: Jason Marquis placed on DL (suck).

OK Cubs fans, you have no excuse not to win it all this year.

Cubs also signed their first round pick today.

CyclonesRule · 07-08-2008, 06:58 PM

I am gonna miss Eric Patterson playing in Des Moines for the hometown I-Cubs

mharder · 07-08-2008, 07:02 PM

You guys couldn't do me a favor and take Emil Brown and Jack Cust too?

ISU4ME · 07-08-2008, 07:04 PM

From the Cubs.Com website:

Cubs acquire right-handed pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from Oakland | Cubs.com: Official Info

CrossCyed · 07-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by mharder

You guys couldn't do me a favor and take Emil Brown and Jack Cust too?

Just slowly get rid of those Sox killers.

mwitt · 07-08-2008, 07:06 PM

This is an excellent trade for the Cubs.

I'm not going to say hand them the trophy now (Harden's been on the DL 9 times, he averages less than 6 innings per start), but they just became the overwhelming favorite.

I haven't a clue why any Cub fan is upset about losing Murton. He was probably the least valuable that they gave up.

I don't know how they got Gaudin out of that too.

guitarchitect7 · 07-08-2008, 07:07 PM

They can take Murton only because this guy wasn't getting the playing time he deserves. But to give up Patt and Gall, I would've been hesitant. Sad to see them go.

rworkman83 · 07-08-2008, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

I haven't a clue why any Cub fan is upset about losing Murton.

If you find any Cubs fan that is upset about any part of this trade, well then they are just clueless. This is the trade the Cubs needed to really contend late in the year.

nickborton · 07-08-2008, 07:11 PM

Marquis to the DL could be a great deal because we all know how he pitches after the Break!

mharder · 07-08-2008, 07:12 PM

The A's fire sale begins. Look for them to trade Embree, Street, and release or trade Brown and Foulke.

guitarchitect7 · 07-08-2008, 07:13 PM

The only part I would be upset with is that now it confirms that the Cubs are having to put their faith with Theriot and Cedeno. Not the either of them have shown not to believe in them so far this year, but not the two canidates that I would put my money down on. Although Patt was still young, I think he showed more upside than both of those guys. I have feeling that come next year or there shortly after, the Cubs will be looking for a calibur SS/2B.

This does ensure DeRosa's role as 2B for this year and next!

EDIT: Sorry for the spelling.

arndog77 · 07-08-2008, 07:17 PM

Well, this kills the momentum of my Brewers getting Sabathia. Good trade for the Cubs as long as he stays healthy. This is going to be an exciting battle the rest of the way for the division between the Cubs, Brewers, and Cardinals.

rworkman83 · 07-08-2008, 07:19 PM

With the Cubs getting Harden and the Brewers getting Sabathia in the last two days, my tickets for Sept. 16 Cubs vs. Brewers at Wrigley are looking pretty good right now...

mwitt · 07-08-2008, 07:28 PM

I am absolutely perplexed about why Beane took that deal. Especially over three weeks before the deadline. Did he think that he wouldn't get a better offer for that? Really? When the team controls Harden through 2009?

Pure speculation here, but I would not be shocked if he's not 100% healthy. It would not be the first time Beane traded damaged goods to Chicago.

arndog77 · 07-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by rworkman83

With the Cubs getting Harden and the Brewers getting Sabathia in the last two days, my tickets for Sept. 16 Cubs vs. Brewers at Wrigley are looking pretty good right now...

That would be awesome to watch!