Analyzing the Rich Harden Trade
thecubdom.com 7/10/2008 — An in depth analysis of the Cubs motivations and results from the Rich Harden, Chad Gaudin, Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, and Eric Patterson trade.

Inside Pitch: Cubs, Brewers aren't locks
mlb.mlb.com 7/10/2008 — The Brewers and Cubs have drawn aces in CC Sabathia and Rich Harden, respectively, but not everyone is ready to stamp the two teams as playoff bound.

Harden a risk-free move
mvn.com 7/11/2008 — Leading the NL Central by a comfortable margin, the Chicago Cubs didn’t have to do anything to respond to Milwaukee’s acquisition of CC Sabathia. With the best record in the National League and an incredible +110 run differential, it’s a pretty safe bet that the Cubs were going to make the playoffs before they stole Rich Harden from the A’s. It’s pretty clear that the Harden trade was made...

New Cubs pitcher Gaudin knows Piniella's 'look'
chicagotribune.com 7/11/2008 — Newest Cubs pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin joined their new teammates Thursday and for Gaudin, who will be in the bullpen, it was a reunion with manager Lou Piniella.

Cashman: Trades not easy to make
newsday.com 7/11/2008 — PITTSBURGH - General manager Brian Cashman isn't making assumptions that two major trades - the Brewers' trade for CC Sabathia and the Cubs' deal for Rich Harden - in early July will mean the trade deadline (July 31) will be more active than in other ...

From the Cubicle: Cubs-Reds — chicagotribune.com - Sports 7/10/2008
Adam Caldarelli: Live play-by-play of today's Cubs-Reds game from a guy who when he asks for easy mayo means easy mayo. Hardball: Cubs sign No. 1 pick Cashner New: All-Star Soriano replaced Rehab for Soriano? New Cubs pitcher ...

Harden getting acclimated to life in NL — Major League Baseball News 7/10/2008
Rich Harden discovered the biggest difference between pitching for the Athletics and for the Cubs on Thursday: He had to take batting practice.

Down time for Lilly — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 7/11/2008
Rich Harden looked great in his Wrigley Field debut Thursday. Granted, the new Cubs pitcher didn't face any hitters, throwing only a light side session before his scheduled debut Saturday.

Cashner gets a brief taste of Chicago — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 7/11/2008
The Cubs' high hopes for the present and the future crossed paths at Wrigley Field before the game Thursday.

Marquis always takes the ball — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 7/11/2008
Gordon Wittenmyer: Love him, hate him, wish he were traded (or worse, to read some blogs and e-mails), Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis is certainly a survivor. Left off the St. Louis Cardinals' postseason roster during their championship run in 2006, ...