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Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:36 pm
by GYBE
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:40 pm
by Posey H8er
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:43 pm
by Howling Mad
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!
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:47 pm
by A.J.
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
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:48 pm
by Howling Mad
Oh yea... I'll plead the 5th on A.J.'s new found "allegiance"!
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:53 pm
by A.J.
BULL even PAX wrote:Oh yea... I'll plead the 5th on A.J.'s new found "allegiance"!
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:59 pm
by Howling Mad
You've always been welcome here on the Cubs board, might as well cheer for the team.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:49 am
by Biggame 33
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.....
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:52 am
by HMFFL
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:54 am
by SportsWorld
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:56 am
by Posey H8er
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.
And suddenly everything feels like September already.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:29 am
by IlliniNRG
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:32 am
by humanrefutation
Very nice deal for you guys.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:39 am
by Relentless88
Wow, nice trade for the Cubs.
And just to point out, 2/5 of you starting rotation is CANADIAN!!!
Dempster and Harden FTW...
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 1:42 am
by DigitalBullets
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
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:37 am
by ChicagoTRS
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...
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:41 am
by Posey H8er
Harden was 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA in four starts against the National League this year in Interleague Play.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:51 am
by IbreakNeckZ101
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 2:53 am
by SportsWorld
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.
Re: Rich Harden to the Cubs
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 3:02 am
by Posey H8er
The link doesn't work for me either. I'm sure SportsNite will play something after they talk about everything we already know.