Cubs Acquire Harden

Discussion in 'Baseball Forum' started by MSUJet85, Jul 8, 2008.

Page 1 of 2
  1. MSUJet85

    MSUJet85 ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    Messages:
    12,771
    Likes Received:
    196
    According to ESPN 1000 in Chicago, the Cubs have acquired RHP Rich Harden and RHP Chad Gaudin from the A’s in exchange for OF Matt Murton, IF/OF Eric Patterson, RHP Sean Gallagher and C Josh Donaldson.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3478902

    wow.
     
    #1 MSUJet85, Jul 8, 2008
  2. nyscene911

    nyscene911 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2004
    Messages:
    2,527
    Likes Received:
    8
    Heh...Harden...heh...heh...
     
    #2 nyscene911, Jul 8, 2008
  3. devilonthetownhallroof

    devilonthetownhallroof 2007 TGG Fantasy Baseball League Champion

    Joined:
    May 26, 2004
    Messages:
    5,198
    Likes Received:
    3
    Nice move to counter Sabathia, but do the Cubs really need another Prior/Wood type?
     
    #3 devilonthetownhallroof, Jul 8, 2008
  4. dubagedi

    dubagedi New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2007
    Messages:
    1,352
    Likes Received:
    0
    Harden has always had high upside, and along with that has carried almost just as high a risk of injury.

    At least Dusty's not around to destroy yet another young arm.
     
    #4 dubagedi, Jul 8, 2008
  5. AlioTheFool

    AlioTheFool Spiveymaniac

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2005
    Messages:
    13,601
    Likes Received:
    0
    They just said on YES that he has a 0.68 ERA in 4 games against the NL this year. That's with an AL ERA under 3.

    The NL Central is going to be interesting to watch in the second half.
     
    #5 AlioTheFool, Jul 8, 2008
  6. ScotsJet

    ScotsJet Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2004
    Messages:
    7,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    Oh yes, yes, yes. Happy days.

    Gallagher it's a shame to lose, but I don't think he's a slam dunk prospect. Donaldson is nothing much and Murton & EPatt are AAAA players, at best, yo-yoing between the bigs and AAA for all time to come.
     
    #6 ScotsJet, Jul 9, 2008
  7. ScotsJet

    ScotsJet Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2004
    Messages:
    7,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    Think it's a bit silly to class Prior and Wood together. One is a Cubs legend who has fought like hell through injury to become a dominant closer, the other is a pussy-assed crybaby.
     
    #7 ScotsJet, Jul 9, 2008
  8. jetfaninwisconsin

    jetfaninwisconsin Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2004
    Messages:
    594
    Likes Received:
    1
    I wouldnt say dominant just yet...
     
    #8 jetfaninwisconsin, Jul 9, 2008
  9. ScotsJet

    ScotsJet Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2004
    Messages:
    7,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    OK, competent. Still, he's a world apart from Prior, who's just a prick.
     
    #9 ScotsJet, Jul 9, 2008
  10. ShadeTree#55

    ShadeTree#55 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2002
    Messages:
    7,552
    Likes Received:
    1
    Good trade, risky but the Cubs seem to be going for it.
     
    #10 ShadeTree#55, Jul 9, 2008
  11. ScotsJet

    ScotsJet Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2004
    Messages:
    7,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    I agree there's a risk over Harden's health, but at least we haven't mortgaged the future on it.
     
    #11 ScotsJet, Jul 9, 2008
  12. devilonthetownhallroof

    devilonthetownhallroof 2007 TGG Fantasy Baseball League Champion

    Joined:
    May 26, 2004
    Messages:
    5,198
    Likes Received:
    3
    But both have been injured a lot, as has Harden, which was my point.
     
    #12 devilonthetownhallroof, Jul 9, 2008
  13. ScotsJet

    ScotsJet Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2004
    Messages:
    7,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    True, but Woody and Harden have come back, Prior has just sat back and watched the cash roll in.
     
    #13 ScotsJet, Jul 9, 2008
  14. Scikotic

    Scikotic Banned

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2005
    Messages:
    11,408
    Likes Received:
    0
    did you just say Woody and Hard-on in the same sentence?
     
    #14 Scikotic, Jul 9, 2008
  15. nyscene911

    nyscene911 Active Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2004
    Messages:
    2,527
    Likes Received:
    8
    Heh...Woody..Heh heh...Harden...heh...heh heh.
     
    #15 nyscene911, Jul 9, 2008
  16. SameOldJets2008

    SameOldJets2008 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2007
    Messages:
    961
    Likes Received:
    0
    great trade, but my question is why did the A's make this trade? They are still very much alive in the wildcard race. Its like they are just throwing in the towel??
     
    #16 SameOldJets2008, Jul 9, 2008
  17. AlioTheFool

    AlioTheFool Spiveymaniac

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2005
    Messages:
    13,601
    Likes Received:
    0
    That was my thought when I first heard they were shopping players. I don't know. That's a really weirdly run organization.
     
    #17 AlioTheFool, Jul 9, 2008
  18. chosenwun99

    chosenwun99 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2008
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    i believe that was done cause of cc going to brew town. it is good trade for the cubs if evrything goes good we could see history in the making
     
    #18 chosenwun99, Jul 9, 2008
  19. Mantana Soss

    Mantana Soss Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2003
    Messages:
    9,480
    Likes Received:
    3
    This is what Oakland does to stay competitive.

    Trades a great player for 3-4 prospects, one of those prospects becomes a great player.... lather, rinse, repeat.

    Harden had stacked some good games up without getting hurt, so it was time.
     
    #19 Mantana Soss, Jul 9, 2008
  20. AMJets

    AMJets Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2003
    Messages:
    22,507
    Likes Received:
    77
    And there was a rumor that Harden's velocity was down a little in his last start. Beane doesn't want to wait for him to get hurt again.
     
    #20 AMJets, Jul 9, 2008
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page