Rich Harden to the Cubs

[SportsWorld]

Gaudin is nice insurance...can fill a lot of different roles...

I would have preferred CC but for what we gave up I will take Harden...

Another great thing with this deal is Harden has another year on his current deal (cheap)...so we have him for next year also.

I thought you were joking when you posted that rumor. I'm so glad you were right.

[Posey H8er]

A Zambrano-Harden-Dempster rotation can do damage in the playoffs, the same as a Sheets-Sabathia rotation. I'm glad the Cubs quickly addressed the pitching situation.

[Ayt]

Ridiculously good trade for the Cubs.

[Gordon Bombay]

rich harden for basically nothing...cant beat that - plus it takes some of the shine off the brewers

just stay healthy rich

[Posey H8er]

Why should I?

It's nothing but pure greed that makes 'em lock the threads over here. If we can have OT: Sardines and Peanut Butter Sandwiches, why can't we have OT: BIG EVENT-Cubs or OT: BIG EVENT-Bears?

Because there isn't a Sardines and Peanut Butter Sandwiches board.

[Shootdabull]

A Zambrano-Harden-Dempster rotation can do damage in the playoffs, the same as a Sheets-Sabathia rotation. I'm glad the Cubs quickly addressed the pitching situation.

I like that 1-2-3 combo. This deal is much better than what I was expecting.

[SportsWorld]

A Zambrano-Harden-Dempster rotation can do damage in the playoffs, the same as a Sheets-Sabathia rotation. I'm glad the Cubs quickly addressed the pitching situation.

I like that 1-2-3 combo. This deal is much better than what I was expecting.

And don't forget Lilly who has been pitching well in his last few starts.

[IbreakNeckZ101]

looking around at forums from the AL EAST.. everyones excited that he's gone so they don't have to face Harden.. i think that says a lot about how good he is.

[Rodanlee]

Damn, I wish we got Blanton in the deal as well... Oh well I guess well have to settle with only harden and gaudin... hahahahahahahahahahhaa

[GB]

Why should I?

It's nothing but pure greed that makes 'em lock the threads over here. If we can have OT: Sardines and Peanut Butter Sandwiches, why can't we have OT: BIG EVENT-Cubs or OT: BIG EVENT-Bears?

Because there isn't a Sardines and Peanut Butter Sandwiches board.

The Bulls mods with a couple of exceptions are ...

Yup, I said it.

[Posey H8er]

Zambrano
Harden
Lilly
Dempster
Marshall

I'm loving this.

But now the Cubs have three #5 starters, Gaudin, Marquis, and Marshall. Could there be another move? And other pieces could be Cedeno, Wuertz. Well probably not, I think he Cubs will most likely stick with the roster they have now.

[Bulls_Dynasty6]

YEAH!oneoneoneone111one1

WE RUN DIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Call the police! We've just committed a robbery!

[Ruben Douglas]

I'm listening to 1250 am in Milwaukee. They start to talk about the Harden trade and say, looks like the Cubs gave up a lot of talent for an injury prone player. This just shows how knowledgeable the hosts on that radio station are.

[SportsWorld]

Even if Harden goes down we will have Gaudin to fill his spot. This was a steal for the Cubs.

[Ruben Douglas]

Zambrano
Harden
Lilly
Dempster
Marshall

I'm loving this.

But now the Cubs have three #5 starters, Gaudin, Marquis, and Marshall. Could there be another move? And other pieces could be Cedeno, Wuertz. Well probably not, I think he Cubs will most likely stick with the roster they have now.

He's been in the bullpen all season and he's not doing a bad job. I think that it is huge that the Cubs acquired Gaudin in this deal. It just adds more depth in the bullpen. If you want to compare it to MIlwaukee, they are going to have to give up another 2 prospects to get a guy that can match what Gaudin has done.

[A.J.]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOO, Im so happy.

Zambrano and Harden if they stay healthy are going to be sick, and Gaudin gives us a bullpen arm.

[A.J.]

At least the radio show in Houston said we are the team to beat. lol

[Ruben Douglas]

Last weeks starting rotation compared to todays

Dempster
Lilly
Marquis
Gallagher
Marshall

todays

Zambrano
Dempster
Harden
Lilly
Marquis/Marshall

[Posey H8er]

Only Patterson and Gallagher possibly had a future with this club. Murton cannot play any corner outfield spot (Soriano and Fukudome), and Donaldson is far away from cracking the majors. Gallagher could have been a good pitcher in our rotation down the road (he did a solid job as a #5 starter this year), and Patterson could have played second base after DeRosa's contract ends in '09, but that would be unlikely also.

[A.J.]

Can someone tell me about Donaldson? I'm not aware of him.