Odds & Ends: Cubs, Cuddyer, Eyre, Marlins
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that the Chicago Cubs appear prepared to part ways with Rich Harden and Reed Johnson. ...
Buzz: Harden and Johnson Could Be Out in Chicago
MetsBlog.com —
... in a report in today’s Chicago Tribune, Paul Sullivan says that while both Rich Harden and Reed Johnson would like to remain with the Cubs, their return appears to be unlikely. ...
The Cubs are probably going to let Rich Harden go
Circling The Bases —
There hasn't been any definitive statement to this effect, but the Tribune's Paul Sullivan say s that the Cubs "are focusing on re-signing John Grabow in the next two weeks," and that no one with the Cubs has said a word about Harden. If John Grabow is at the top of the priority list, you have to figure that Harden is nowhere on it.
Cubs Rumor Round-up: DeRosa, Harden and Johnson
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog —
- Buried in this Stltoday.com artcile is this nugget:
DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least.
Seems like idle speculation than anything legit, but at least the Wrigley-ites would be cheering for the right team if it did happen. (Hat tip to Bleacher Nation for the find)
- Paul Sullivan says the Cubs are ready to let Rich Harden and Reed Johnson test free agency.
But Harden's ...
GM Meetings
Talking Chicago Baseball - A Cubs and White Sox MLB blog —
... Of course he probably isn't according to another Sullivan piece. Reed Johnson and Harden probably won't be back, and that is only half upsetting. Johnson is very replaceable and Sam Fuld will do just that. Like I've said a few times now, Harden needs to be brought back, I've got a post coming later about why he is due for a monster season next year. Hopefully the Cubs don't make the mistake of letting him go. ...
