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Catfish Stew: Harden and Gaudin Traded to Cubs
Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin were traded to the Cubs today for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson.
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A's not surprised by big deal with CubsMajor League Baseball News 7/9/2008
A's players were not all that surprised Tuesday by the deal that sent pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs for four players. But they wonder whether others will be dealt before the July 31 Trade Deadline.
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Pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin were not shocked by Tuesday's deal that sent them from the A's to the Chicago Cubs. But both are sad to leave behind teammates and friends with Oakland, unsure of how they'll fit in in Windy City.
Text messages spread good newsMajor League Baseball News 7/9/2008
The fan consensus was a thumbs-up toward Cubs general manager Jim Hendry for sending pitcher Sean Gallagher and outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson to Oakland for pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin.
Beane defends Harden tradeMajor League Baseball News 7/9/2008
A's general manager Billy Beane isn't afraid to make an unpopular trade, and he made what figures to be another one on Tuesday, when he sent right-handers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs for a four-player package.
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The "other guy" in the Cubs' trade for Rich Harden has quality stuff and merits mention. The right-hander began the season starting for the Athletics, and posted a 3-2 record in six outings.