Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors - July 8th; Rich Harden, AJ Burnett, Rich Hill, and more

MLB Trade Rumors: With Sabathia Dealt, How About A.J. Burnett?

Posted 7/8/2008 on FakeTeams: Front Page Posts

Steve Phillips of ESPN runs down a list of pitchers who will have to fill the void C.C. Sabathia left for teams looking to bolster their rotations for the summer's play-off run.  Greg Maddux and A.J. Burnett are mentioned as fits for the Chicago Cubs who are expected to react with action to a division rivals' trade acquisitions.  With the Blue Jays publicly stating it wants a ...

What Is The Phillies Best Option?

Posted 7/10/2008 on The ADD Show - Aaron and Dave Discuss

The rumors have been swirling in Philadelphia about a new starter coming to town. Unfortunately for teams looking for pitching help like the Phils don’t have much to work with now that CC Sabathia has been shipped to Milwaulkee. Erik Bedard and AJ Burnett are the most notable names in trade talks surrounding the Phils, [...]

Cubs Add Harden, Supplement Medical Budget

Posted 7/9/2008 on Chuckie Hacks

Chicago responded to Milwaukee's addition of CC Sabathia by trading for Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin in exchange for 4 players, 3 of whom have spent time on the Cubs 25-man roster this year. I assume Gallagher and Patterson were the keys to the deal from Oakland's perspective. This is a calculated gamble by Chicago, which was already a good team without Harden or the 4 players that they gave up

Rich Harden traded to the Chicago Cubs: Reaction

Posted 7/9/2008 on Towel Drills: A Chicago Cubs Blog

Reaction is already coming in strong to the Cubs trade for Rich Harden. Let's take a look: Oakland A's GM Billy Beane had this to say about the A's end of the deal: "I don't necessarily think we've taken a step back. I think we've taken a step forward for the next three to five years," Beane said. "We were balancing that the club's playing well but also keeping in mind that we've had ...

Harden and Gaudin to Cubs

Posted 7/9/2008 on Dom D's Mets Fan Blog

In a article on SFGate.com it's says that: Harden, Gaudin gone Capping a few days of rumors, the A's traded Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs for right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, catcher Josh Donaldson, infielder Eric Patterson and outfielder Matt Murton (stats in press release) . Just on a quick look, the haul seems a little disappointing, especially with Gaudin included. ...

Mid-Game Trade Stuff

Posted 7/8/2008 on Drunk Jays Fans

The Cubs have picked up Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the A's for Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Eric Patterson and John Donaldson-- who our friends at MLB Trade Rumors call "three MLB-ready players plus a solid offense-oriented catching prospect"-- thus ending AJ Burnett's fantasy. Of course, the Phillies are still among a number of teams who are looking, and they could theoretically offer ...

The Jim Hendry Trade Tracker

Posted 7/7/2008 on wrigleyville23

Wondering what Jim Hendry might do between now and July 31? Here is a look at every trade he has made, via MLB Trade Rumors: Highlights: Aramis Ramirez, Kenny Lofton and cash for Jose Hernandez, Matt Bruback and Bobby Hill. Hee-Seop Choi for Derrek Lee. Todd Hundley and Chad Hermansen for Mark Grudzialanek and Eric Karros. Other than that, the Nomar deal still looks good on paper.

The Cubs Want Rich Harden

Posted 7/7/2008 on Foul Balls

So now that the Brewers have traded for C.C. Sabathia, one has to wonder what move, if any, the Chicago Cubs are going to make to counter it. After all, a top of the rotation that features Ben Sheets and Sabathia is quite formidable, and the Brewers are currently constructed are more than capable of making up the 3.5 game gap between themselves and the top of the division. So what are the Cubs

Chicago Sun-Times: Cubs hope to get Rich

Posted 7/7/2008 on BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

The Cubs have spent a lot of time on the phone recently with Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane trying to pry away right-hander Rich Harden. Expect the phone lines to start burning a little hotter beginning today. ... Waiting for Harden could last right up to the July 31 non-waivers trade deadline. Thanks to the second consecutive solid outing by left-hander Sean Marshall on ...

Jays looking to deal Burnett for a SS

Posted 7/3/2008 on GoatRiders of the Apocalypse -

According to ESPN.com, the Blue Jays are looking to deal starting pitcher A.J. Burnett for a shortstop because they are not impressed with play of Mini Me or John McDonald. Rumor has it an American League GM is quoted as saying, "They're offering Burnett to any team that needs pitching." Well the Cubs need starting pitching and they have a decently skilled shortstop riding the ...

Latest C.C. Sabathia Rumors

Posted 7/1/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

We've entered trade deadline month, with Indians ace C.C. Sabathia front row and center.  Let's discuss. Ken Davidoff has a nice summary of the situation, agreeing with Buster Olney's suggestion that the Brewers have the best mix of means and motivation to acquire Sabathia.  Olney's handicap yesterday ranked the Rays, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Cubs behind the Brewers (in that ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Peter Gammons on the Chicago Cubs and C.C. Sabathia

Posted 7/1/2008 on FakeTeams: Front Page Posts

Peter Gammons of ESPN.com reports the Chicago Cubs are keeping in touch with the Cleveland Indians about the availability of LHP C.C. Sabathia but doubt they have the pieces to get C.C.  He also reports the Cubs have interest in Rich Harden of Oakland, Randy Wolf in San Diego and A.J. Burnett of Toronto.  Mr. Gammons gets a Cubs official to say, "It may come down to July 28, but ...

Murton, Gallagher get chance to start

Published 7/9/2008 on Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Matt Murton and Sean Gallagher knew their names had been part of trade rumors since spring training. Now both will be going to a situation in Oakland where they will be starters -- which the Cubs couldn't assure them.