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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/9/2008 on insider.espn.go.com [flag]
When he's 100 percent, Rich Harden is an ace, a potential No. 1 starter with dominant stuff who can miss bats. Only A.J. Burnett can match Harden's stuff among pitchers we believe are available in trades, and Harden carries neither Burnett's baggage nor his horribly team-unfriendly player option. By getting Harden, the Cubs added to a strength; their rotation already led the National League ... [link]

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Published 7/9/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
It's only July 9th, and we've already seen two huge names moved.  Today let's round up the Rich Harden links. Susan Slusser says the A's weren't discussing Harden with any other teams.  Jim Hendry was persistent for weeks, while Billy Beane has had his eye on Sean Gallagher for years (however, ...

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Published 7/11/2008 by Jay (noreply@blogger.com) at The Futility Infielder
... , of course; Harden's thrown more innings this year than in 2006 and 2007 combined, and his last two starts have been iffy, with quickly decreasing velocity . [#5 Athletics] The A's raise a white flag and more than a few eyebrows as they ...

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Chicago Cubs: Rich Harden Wears Blue

jl3 posted 7/9/2008 from ballhype.com

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. http://rawsportsblog.com/?p=1207  
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Note To National Media: These Are Not The 2006 Cubs

wrigleyville23 posted 7/9/2008 from www.wrigleyville23.com

Rich Harden is not Mark Prior. Rich Harden is not Kerry Wood. Rich Harden is a calculated risk that could pay big rewards.
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