Chicago Cubs: Rich Harden Wears Blue
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jl3 posted 7/9/2008 from ballhype.com [flag] |
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.
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