What Harden, Sabathia deals mean for NL Central race

 
Milwaukee struck first with CC. Chicago responded with Rich Harden. What does this mean for the playoffs? Dayn Perry explains. [link]

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Cubs trade four players to A's for pitchers Harden, Gaudin

The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade on Tuesday, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. The Cubs received the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor leaguer John Donaldson.
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Chicago Cubs: Rich Harden Wears Blue

According to sources, Rich Harden had just been traded to the Chicago Cubs.  In a move to one up the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs get a solid right hander to sure up the middle of the rotation. Here is what each team gets in the deal before going over what this means for the Cubs. http://rawsportsblog.com/?p=1207  
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What Harden, Sabathia deals mean for NL Central race

Milwaukee struck first with CC. Chicago responded with Rich Harden. What does this mean for the playoffs? Dayn Perry explains.
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Phils miss out on Harden, Sabathia | Phillies.com: News

PHILADELPHIA -- Check Rich Harden off the list of available pitchers for the Phillies. > Like CC Sabathia, Harden won't be arriving in Philadelphia, though the Phillies weren't in hot pursuit. Assistant general manager Mike Arbuckle said Harden's ...
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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals Need Some Relief

As the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are adding marquee names like CC Sabathia and Rich Harden, the St. Louis Cardinals are sitting back waiting for their marquee names to return. http://rawsportsblog.com/?p=1210  
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