Rich Harden to the Cubs

Post #41 » by **GYBE** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:36 pm

Donaldson's a pretty good catching prospect. He's still very young and raw. We don't really need a catcher since Soto might be there for close to a decade.

I'm so happy. The best part is, our rotation now has two Canadians. Ferguson Jenkins would be proud.

Posey H8er · Post #42 » by **Posey H8er** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:40 pm

GYBE wrote:Donaldson's a pretty good catching prospect. He's still very young and raw. We don't really need a catcher since Soto might be there for close to a decade.

I'm so happy. The best part is, our rotation now has two Canadians. Ferguson Jenkins would be proud.

Yeah 3/4 of the guys we gave up had their "positions blocked" and they were not really needed. I'm going to miss Gallagher, but we can live with a healthy Harden.

Howling Mad · Post #43 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:43 pm

Holy ape turds... This is a steal.

Billy Beane drunk?

Anyways, whats up fellas. Trying to stay away from the boards 'cause I'm hella busy, but I had to post for this one.

C.C. this Brew crew!

A.J. · Post #44 » by **A.J.** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:47 pm

GYBE wrote:Donaldson's a pretty good catching prospect. He's still very young and raw. We don't really need a catcher since Soto might be there for close to a decade.

I'm so happy. The best part is, our rotation now has two Canadians. Ferguson Jenkins would be proud.

Thanks

Howling Mad · Post #45 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:48 pm

Oh yea... I'll plead the 5th on A.J.'s new found "allegiance"!

A.J. · Post #46 » by **A.J.** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:53 pm

BULL even PAX wrote:Oh yea... I'll plead the 5th on A.J.'s new found "allegiance"!

Howling Mad · Post #47 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:59 pm

You've always been welcome here on the Cubs board, might as well cheer for the team. :wink:

Biggame 33 · Post #48 » by **Biggame 33** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:49 am

WOW....Did we really get Harden i mean am i dreaming ? Will someone please pinch me i cant believe it i just cant believe it. Jim Hendry is a FREAKIN GENIUS.....

Post #49 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:52 am

I'm one Oakland fan that's pretty furious right now. Not only was Rich traded, but Gaudin was also included?

On the bright side of things I'm glad they didn't go to the Yanks or Muts.

SportsWorld · Post #50 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:54 am

The A's are going to get 3 MLB ready players in Murton, Patterson, and Gallagher. Murton really never got a chance in Chicago with our great outfield. Patterson and Gallagher did a nice job for us too. Donaldson could be a good player as well.

Posey H8er · Post #51 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:56 am

BULL even PAX wrote:Holy ape turds... This is a steal.

Billy Beane drunk?

Anyways, whats up fellas. Trying to stay away from the boards 'cause I'm hella busy, but I had to post for this one.

C.C. this Brew crew!

Whoa you're back. 8-)

And suddenly everything feels like September already.

IlliniNRG · Post #52 » by **IlliniNRG** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:29 am

My guess is that this guy's a closer within the next few years. Hopefully we can ride him to a world series in the meantime.

Sabathia's still probably a bigger pickup for THIS season. BUT - the Cubs were better than the Brewers yesterday and they're even better now, and Harden cost much less in trade. Oh yeah, and the Cubs are still in first.

Post #53 » by **humanrefutation** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:32 am

Very nice deal for you guys.

Relentless88 · Post #54 » by **Relentless88** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:39 am

Wow, nice trade for the Cubs.
And just to point out, 2/5 of you starting rotation is CANADIAN!!!

Dempster and Harden FTW...

DigitalBullets · Post #55 » by **DigitalBullets** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:42 am

How exciting, I was listening to the news on my drive home from work today and kind of surprised at how little the A's took. I thought for sure Cedeno or Fontenot type player would be involved.

Harden's pitching this weekend, and he's already beaten the Giants this year during inter-league :lol:

ChicagoTRS · Post #56 » by **ChicagoTRS** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:37 am

I was at the game when Harden beat the Giants...Harden was dealing...but I walked away from that game more impressed with Cain...SF is just a horrible offensive team...

Posey H8er · Post #57 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:41 am

Harden was 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA in four starts against the National League this year in Interleague Play.

IbreakNeckZ101 · Post #58 » by **IbreakNeckZ101** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:51 am

Posey H8er wrote:Harden was 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA in four starts against the National League this year in Interleague Play.

Damn.... sick stat

Anybody know where i can find what Harden said about the trade.. it on chicagosports but it aint working.

SportsWorld · Post #59 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:53 am

IbreakNeckZ101 wrote:
Posey H8er wrote:Harden was 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA in four starts against the National League this year in Interleague Play.

Damn.... sick stat

Anybody know where i can find what Harden said about the trade.. it on chicagosports but it aint working.

Yeah I saw that as well and it isn't working for me. Maybe on SportsNite they will play his reaction.

Posey H8er · Post #60 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Jul 9, 2008 3:02 am

The link doesn't work for me either. I'm sure SportsNite will play something after they talk about everything we already know.