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Cubs get Rich Harden; all Chicago World Series inches closer
We all know Rich Harden is injury prone. He’s been on the DL nine times already at age 26. He’s also seen his velocity drop a little this year. That isn’t good for his long term future as a player....
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Top ten reasons we can’t wait for the NFL to begin
Top Ten Chicago Sports — ... about Tiger Woods. I think Hester has reached that rare status. What can you really say about the guy? He’s the best specialist in NFL history, the most exciting player in the game, and really the Bears only threat to score. 1. The Bears bring Chicago together As much as I love making fun of the Cubs- and trust me, it’s like my favorite thing ever- nothing beats having our entire great city behind one force. * Check out TUP for a post on Rich Harden and a recap of last night's Sox win.

Tuesday’s best and worst of fantasy baseball
The Fantasy Factor — ... and the rest of the Tigers offense to live up to expectations and start raking for Detroit to catch the White Sox and Twins. One down Jermaine Dye- White Sox (RF) Vs. Kansas City Royals 0-for-6, 2 K As we’ve pointed out on here endlessly, Dye has been scorching hot lately. Is this a sign that he’s cooling down or just a one-game aberration? We’ll see. Lots more throughout the Olsen-O'Donnell blogosphere today: Check out TUP for reaction on the Rich Harden trade and a breakdown of last night's Sox victory. ...

HARDEN TO CUBS: REACTION
Zoner Sports — More on the Cubs trade… Thunder Matt’s Saloon bemoans the loss of “a good man and an immense talent who never really got a fair shot in his 3+ years with the Chicago Cubs.” Larry Brown Sports: “…there’s no doubting Beane’s track record — he’s awesome. Beane’s already received at least equal value in both the Haren and Swisher deals, and most of the prospects haven’t even come close to blossoming yet.” Tremendous Upside Potential says we’re that much closer to an all Chicago ...

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Reactions to the Harden deal from around the webGoatRiders of the Apocalypse
Let’s get some Harden reactions from around the web. ESPN’s Buster Olney : For the Cubs, the trade is a calculated gamble because Harden is nothing less than Mark Prior Redux: He can be dominating, and he can be maddening. He could be the difference between success and heartbreak if he's healthy, and if he's injured, he could be the difference between success and heartbreak. … Keep in ...