goatriders.org - 7/9/2008
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Not surprisingly, the rumor mill has begun churning trade possibilities in a big way, as Jim Hendry is looking to retaliate to the Milwaukee trade of C.C. Sabathia.
At the top of this list of rumors is Rich Harden and A.J. Burnett. To go along with the pattern of Names-By-Initials (C.C., A.J.), Rich Harden shall now be known as J.R., short for his full name of James Richard.
J.R. ...
Cubs trade four players to A's for pitchers Harden, Gaudin
sports.espn.go.com 7/8/2008 — The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade on Tuesday, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia.
The Cubs received the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor leaguer John Donaldson.
CC this Brewers, Cubs land Oakland's Harden
suntimes.com 7/8/2008 — The Cubs have traded for Oakland A's pitcher Rich Harden in a multi-player deal. This counters the move of the Milwaukee Brewers, who acquired CC Sabathia. The Cubs also acquired Chad Gaudin for right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt ...
A's Trade Harden and Gaudin to the Cubs
athleticsnation.com 7/8/2008 — The first AN diary discussion.
From the Chicago Sun Times :
The Cubs have traded for Oakland A's pitcher Rich Harden in a multi-player deal. This counters the move of the Milwaukee Brewers, who acquired CC Sabathia.
The Cubs also acquired ...
Cubs vs. Brewers - Tale of the Tape
siberianbaseball.com 7/9/2008 — Breaking down the respective Brewers and Cubs trades for Sabathia and Harden.
Sneak preview - the Brewers won.
CUBS STRIKE BACK
docksquadsports.com 7/9/2008 — Cubs trade for A's Starting pitcher Rich Harden. My thoughts about this...
Brewers react to Cubs getting Harden —
Major League Baseball News 7/9/2008
The Brewers found their NL Central rivals, the Cubs, responding quickly to their acquisition of CC Sabathia by trading for Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics. General manager Doug Melvin is keeping a close eye on his team's roster.
Cubs' Hendry gets jump on Deadline —
Major League Baseball News 7/9/2008
The Cubs got a head start on other teams before the Trade Deadline, and answered the Milwaukee Brewers' acquisition of CC Sabathia by acquiring starter Rich Harden and reliever Chad Gaudin on Tuesday from the Oakland Athletics for four players.
Harden, Gaudin not shocked by deal —
Major League Baseball News 7/9/2008
Pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin were not shocked by Tuesday's deal that sent them from the A's to the Chicago Cubs. But both are sad to leave behind teammates and friends with Oakland, unsure of how they'll fit in in Windy City.