Analyzing the Rich Harden Trade

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Analyzing the Rich Harden Trade
Pestilence Pestilence posted 7/10/2008 from www.thecubdom.com [flag]
An in depth analysis of the Cubs motivations and results from the Rich Harden, Chad Gaudin, Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, and Eric Patterson trade. [link]

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