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Will M · 07-08-2008, 06:29 PM

From MLB trade rumors

Cubs Acquire Rich Harden
By Tim Dierkes [July 8 at 5:25pm CST]
Dave Kaplan of WGN Radio in Chicago reports that the Cubs have acquired Rich Harden from the A's. Sean Gallagher is reportedly part of the deal, and possibly Matt Murton. More when I have it.

RedsManRick · 07-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Woah. Sucks to be the Brewers.

CTA513 · 07-08-2008, 06:35 PM

Hardens good when hes healthy.

Always Red · 07-08-2008, 06:37 PM

Wow, that was easy.

They just went out and got what they needed. Imagine that!

CTA513 · 07-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Heres what someone posted on the Cubs board:
Rich Harden, Chad Gaudin for Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Josh Donaldson and Eric Patterson.

Matt700wlw · 07-08-2008, 06:41 PM

Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs...it's breaking now on ESPN

Cubs acquire right-handed pitcher Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from Oakland
07/08/2008 6:34 PM ET
MLB.com

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics for right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson.

Harden, 26, is 36-19 with a 3.42 ERA (206 ER/541.2 IP) in 97 appearances (89 starts) in all or part of the last six seasons with Oakland. He has 523 strikeouts in 541.2 innings pitched, an average of 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, and has limited opponents to a .224 batting average. He pitched in the 2003 and 2006 postseasons.

The righthander is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA (20 ER/77.0 IP) in 13 starts this season with Oakland, fanning 92 batters in 77.0 innings, an average of 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. His 2.34 ERA would rank second in the majors behind only Oakland's Justin Duchscherer (1.98), but he is just shy of the necessary innings to qualify. Harden's .206 batting average against would rank third in the majors. He has 92 strikeouts and 31 walks this season, one strikeout shy of a three-to-one strikeout-to-walk ratio. Harden has allowed only five home runs in 77.0 innings.

Among pitchers with at least 12 starts this season, Harden leads the majors with 10.75 strikeouts per nine innings (San Francisco's Tim Lincecum is next at 9.49) and he ranks 12th with 10.40 baserunners allowed per nine innings.

Harden spent one month this season on the disabled list (April 10-May 11) with a strained right shoulder and has averaged six innings per start since returning, four times pitching into the seventh inning or beyond. He has turned in a quality start in seven of his last 10 outings, posting a 2.02 ERA (14 ER/62.1 IP) and a .190 batting average against in that span starting May 17. Overall, he has allowed two earned runs or less in 10 of his 13 starts.

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Harden went 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA (2 ER/26.2 IP) in four starts vs. the National League during interleague play this season, limiting those foes to a .132 batting average. In his career, Harden is 5-1 with a 1.81 ERA (11 ER.54.2 IP) in 10 interleague appearances, nine as a starter.

A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Harden is 10-3 with a 2.95 ERA (49 ER/149.1 IP) during the last three seasons, limiting opponents to a .201 batting average, though five stints on the disabled list have kept him to 29 appearances, 26 as a starter. His 2.95 ERA and .201 batting average against would lead all big league starters if he had accumulated the necessary innings during the last three seasons to qualify for league-leader rankings. In his career, he is 18-3 with a 1.45 ERA (35 ER/217.1 IP) when pitching at least seven innings (29 starts).

Gaudin, 25, is 5-3 with a 3.59 ERA (25 ER/62.2 IP) in 26 appearances (six starts) with Oakland this season, including a 3.38 ERA (10 ER/26.2 IP) in his 20 relief appearances. He has not allowed an earned run in 15 of his 20 relief outings and has pitched 1.0 inning or more in 17 of those appearances. The 5-foor-10, 185 pound Gaudin joins the Cubs having turned in a 1.50 ERA (1 ER/6.0 IP) in his last seven relief outings beginning June 21.

The New Orleans native has pitched all or part of the last six seasons in the big leagues with Tampa Bay (2003-04), Toronto (2005) and Oakland (2006-08), going 24-23 with two saves and a 4.33 ERA (25 203 ER/421.2 IP). He returned to the bullpen this season after making 34 starts with Oakland last season. Gaudin is 8-5 with two saves and a 3.63 ERA (59 ER/146.1 IP) in 111 relief appearances in his career.

Gallagher, 22, is 3-4 with a 4.45 ERA (29 ER/58.2 IP) in 12 appearances (10 starts) with the Cubs this season. He has split the last two seasons between the Cubs and Triple-A Iowa. Gallagher was originally selected by the Cubs in the fifth round of the 2006 Draft.

Murton, 26, has split the 2008 season between the Cubs and Triple-A, batting .250 (10-for-40) with two doubles and six RBI in 19 games for Chicago this season. He has spent all or part of the last four seasons in the majors, hitting .294 (256-for-870) with 28 home runs and 104 RBI in 308 big league games. He was acquired by the Cubs on July 31, 2004 from the Boston Red Sox as part of a four-team, six-player trade.

Patterson, 25, has also split the season between the Cubs and Triple-A and hit .237 (9-for-38) during his three stints in the big leagues this season. He was originally selected by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 2004 Draft.

Donaldson, 22, batted .217 (51-for-235) with six home runs and 23 RBI in 63 games for Single-A Peoria this season. He was selected by the Cubs in the second round of the 2007 Draft.

wheels · 07-08-2008, 06:43 PM

Jimminy Christmas.

Cubs could well be a lock to end the curse now.

Let's hope for a black cat or somethin' in short order.

11larkin11 · 07-08-2008, 06:43 PM

Reports are Gallagher/Murton/Josh Donaldson/Eric Patterson (Coreys brother) for Harden and Chad Gaudin

reds44 · 07-08-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11larkin11

Reports are Gallagher/Murton/Josh Donaldson/Eric Patterson (Coreys brother) for Harden and Chad Gaudin

That's what it is. I like Gallagher, but I'm not sure if Murton, EPatt, and Donaldson will ever be anything. Murton and EPatt both have skills, but I guess Billy knows better than me.

Homer Bailey · 07-08-2008, 06:54 PM

Another freakin steal. I'm furious.

guttle11 · 07-08-2008, 06:55 PM

Something has to be up with Harden. Beane wouldn't dump him for peanuts if there isn't something under the surface.

OnBaseMachine · 07-08-2008, 06:57 PM

Wow. I can't believe Beane would trade both Harden and Gaudin and not demand Josh Vitters or Jose Ceda in return.

IslandRed · 07-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guttle11

Something has to be up with Harden. Beane wouldn't dump him for peanuts if there isn't something under the surface.

I guess we can debate the return, but it's not a big secret why they'd be willing to move Harden: He's about to get expensive (always a factor for the A's) and his injury history suggests he can't be counted on.

HumnHilghtFreel · 07-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Gaudin isn't too bad himself. That's an absolute steal for the Cubs.

Joseph · 07-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Will he start against us in this series?

07-08-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
Will M Brett William Moore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crescent Springs KY Posts: 3,511	Cubs Acquire Rich Harden From MLB trade rumors Cubs Acquire Rich Harden By Tim Dierkes [July 8 at 5:25pm CST] Dave Kaplan of WGN Radio in Chicago reports that the Cubs have acquired Rich Harden from the A's. Sean Gallagher is reportedly part of the deal, and possibly Matt Murton. More when I have it. __________________ .

07-08-2008, 06:31 PM	#2
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,915	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Woah. Sucks to be the Brewers. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

07-08-2008, 06:35 PM	#3
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,702	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Hardens good when hes healthy.

07-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
Always Red nothing more than a fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,972	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Wow, that was easy. They just went out and got what they needed. Imagine that!

07-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,702	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Heres what someone posted on the Cubs board: Rich Harden, Chad Gaudin for Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Josh Donaldson and Eric Patterson.

07-08-2008, 06:41 PM	#6
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs...it's breaking now on ESPN Cubs acquire right-handed pitcher Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from Oakland 07/08/2008 6:34 PM ET MLB.com CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics for right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson. Harden, 26, is 36-19 with a 3.42 ERA (206 ER/541.2 IP) in 97 appearances (89 starts) in all or part of the last six seasons with Oakland. He has 523 strikeouts in 541.2 innings pitched, an average of 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, and has limited opponents to a .224 batting average. He pitched in the 2003 and 2006 postseasons. The righthander is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA (20 ER/77.0 IP) in 13 starts this season with Oakland, fanning 92 batters in 77.0 innings, an average of 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. His 2.34 ERA would rank second in the majors behind only Oakland's Justin Duchscherer (1.98), but he is just shy of the necessary innings to qualify. Harden's .206 batting average against would rank third in the majors. He has 92 strikeouts and 31 walks this season, one strikeout shy of a three-to-one strikeout-to-walk ratio. Harden has allowed only five home runs in 77.0 innings. Among pitchers with at least 12 starts this season, Harden leads the majors with 10.75 strikeouts per nine innings (San Francisco's Tim Lincecum is next at 9.49) and he ranks 12th with 10.40 baserunners allowed per nine innings. Harden spent one month this season on the disabled list (April 10-May 11) with a strained right shoulder and has averaged six innings per start since returning, four times pitching into the seventh inning or beyond. He has turned in a quality start in seven of his last 10 outings, posting a 2.02 ERA (14 ER/62.1 IP) and a .190 batting average against in that span starting May 17. Overall, he has allowed two earned runs or less in 10 of his 13 starts. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Harden went 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA (2 ER/26.2 IP) in four starts vs. the National League during interleague play this season, limiting those foes to a .132 batting average. In his career, Harden is 5-1 with a 1.81 ERA (11 ER.54.2 IP) in 10 interleague appearances, nine as a starter. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Harden is 10-3 with a 2.95 ERA (49 ER/149.1 IP) during the last three seasons, limiting opponents to a .201 batting average, though five stints on the disabled list have kept him to 29 appearances, 26 as a starter. His 2.95 ERA and .201 batting average against would lead all big league starters if he had accumulated the necessary innings during the last three seasons to qualify for league-leader rankings. In his career, he is 18-3 with a 1.45 ERA (35 ER/217.1 IP) when pitching at least seven innings (29 starts). Gaudin, 25, is 5-3 with a 3.59 ERA (25 ER/62.2 IP) in 26 appearances (six starts) with Oakland this season, including a 3.38 ERA (10 ER/26.2 IP) in his 20 relief appearances. He has not allowed an earned run in 15 of his 20 relief outings and has pitched 1.0 inning or more in 17 of those appearances. The 5-foor-10, 185 pound Gaudin joins the Cubs having turned in a 1.50 ERA (1 ER/6.0 IP) in his last seven relief outings beginning June 21. The New Orleans native has pitched all or part of the last six seasons in the big leagues with Tampa Bay (2003-04), Toronto (2005) and Oakland (2006-08), going 24-23 with two saves and a 4.33 ERA (25 203 ER/421.2 IP). He returned to the bullpen this season after making 34 starts with Oakland last season. Gaudin is 8-5 with two saves and a 3.63 ERA (59 ER/146.1 IP) in 111 relief appearances in his career. Gallagher, 22, is 3-4 with a 4.45 ERA (29 ER/58.2 IP) in 12 appearances (10 starts) with the Cubs this season. He has split the last two seasons between the Cubs and Triple-A Iowa. Gallagher was originally selected by the Cubs in the fifth round of the 2006 Draft. Murton, 26, has split the 2008 season between the Cubs and Triple-A, batting .250 (10-for-40) with two doubles and six RBI in 19 games for Chicago this season. He has spent all or part of the last four seasons in the majors, hitting .294 (256-for-870) with 28 home runs and 104 RBI in 308 big league games. He was acquired by the Cubs on July 31, 2004 from the Boston Red Sox as part of a four-team, six-player trade. Patterson, 25, has also split the season between the Cubs and Triple-A and hit .237 (9-for-38) during his three stints in the big leagues this season. He was originally selected by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 2004 Draft. Donaldson, 22, batted .217 (51-for-235) with six home runs and 23 RBI in 63 games for Single-A Peoria this season. He was selected by the Cubs in the second round of the 2007 Draft. __________________ An excited shade of Red Last edited by Matt700wlw; 07-08-2008 at 06:43 PM.

07-08-2008, 06:43 PM	#7
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,534	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Jimminy Christmas. Cubs could well be a lock to end the curse now. Let's hope for a black cat or somethin' in short order. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

07-08-2008, 06:43 PM	#8
11larkin11 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellefontaine,OH Posts: 2,287	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Reports are Gallagher/Murton/Josh Donaldson/Eric Patterson (Coreys brother) for Harden and Chad Gaudin __________________ Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto ---TRF "I do what I want to do and say what I want to say." --Bronson Arroyo

07-08-2008, 06:54 PM	#10
Homer Bailey I'm back... and forth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,606	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Another freakin steal. I'm furious.

07-08-2008, 06:55 PM	#11
guttle11 Raaaaaaaandy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,118	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Something has to be up with Harden. Beane wouldn't dump him for peanuts if there isn't something under the surface. __________________ "I saw Wedding Crashers accidentally. I bought a ticket for Grizzly Man and went into the wrong theater. After an hour, I figured I was in the wrong theater, but I kept waiting. That’s the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect it."-Dwight K. Schrute

07-08-2008, 06:57 PM	#12
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Wow. I can't believe Beane would trade both Harden and Gaudin and not demand Josh Vitters or Jose Ceda in return. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

07-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#14
HumnHilghtFreel Manliness Personified Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,690	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Gaudin isn't too bad himself. That's an absolute steal for the Cubs.

07-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#15
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,122	Re: Cubs Acquire Rich Harden Will he start against us in this series? __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

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