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Tuesday, July 08, 2008 --- 61 days ago http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x379984693/Cubs-land-pitcher-Rich-Harden-from-Athle
 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 Josh Donaldson. “We’ve been working on Mr. Harden for a few weeks now,” Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said. Harden, eligible to be a free agent after the 2009 season, is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts this season. He’s scheduled to $4.75 million this season. The oft-injured righty missed a month earlier this season because of a right shoulder strain. It was his sixth trip to the disabled list in his six-year career. The Cubs said they expected Harden would join the team Wednesday and that he’ll pitch either Friday or Saturday night at Wrigley against the San Francisco Giants. “This gives up another weapon,” manager Lou Piniella said. “He’ll fit in here really nice. Let’s keep him healthy and pitching and go from there.” Hendry said the trade was not a reaction to the Sabathia trade by the Brewers, who were four games behind the NL Central-leading Cubs heading into Tuesday night. “Our mode all year is we’re trying to get better,” he said. Chicago also received Gaudin, who was 5-3 win a 3.59 ERA in 26 games — including six starts. Last season, he was a starter all season and went 11-13 with a 4.42 ERA. To land th ... |
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