Holy Shit! Cubs Get Rich Harden!

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  • ryan198
    ryan198 Posts: 1,015
    Lostdoggie wrote:
    Harden's velocity was down in his last 2 starts so he could have a "dead arm" ,and he is always one pitch away from going on the DL.

    Other then that the guy is great, among the best in the majors.
    that's my argument for CC being a better trade than Harden, though both have struggled in the playoffs.
  • eddievedder1977
    eddievedder1977 Posts: 549
    ryan198 wrote:
    that's my argument for CC being a better trade than Harden, though both have struggled in the playoffs.

    I would rather have CC than Harden........But I also think the Cubs gave up a LOT less to get Harden than the Brewers did to rent CC for a few months. Cubs also got Gaudin in the deal as well, so even if Harden does go on the DL its still not a complete loss. Granted the Brewers could get compensated with 2 1st round picks in the draft but still. Patterson and Murton are shit.
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    I'm thinking the Cubbies are gonna win the WS.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    yosi wrote:
    I'm thinking the Cubbies are gonna win the WS.


    I needed a laugh this morning, thanks. :D
  • IwasBit10
    IwasBit10 Posts: 646
    I was completely shocked when I got home yesterday and saw the breaking news of this deal scroll across ESPN. This is a HUGE move for the Cubs. If Harden stays healthy, the Cubs are the clear favorites in the NL, imo. But that's a big IF. Was at the Sox game Sunday and watched Harden get beat. His control wasn't all there and he only made it through 5. Then I read in today's paper that there has been talk that his velocity is down a little bit. Could be a major call for concern, or he's just had a few rough outings and with more run support he'll be fine. We'll see.

    I was more shocked by what little the Cubs had to give up to get him. Billy Beane is a genius, so maybe he knows something we don't...

    Either way, I agree with most of you that the Brewers and Cubs will take Division/WC, in either order. But I wouldn't count out the Cards just yet, they're getting some big pitchers off the DL. Will be a good race for the rest of the year.
    WindyCityFlyer wrote:
    While Harden is coming off what seems to be his best season ina while in terms of durability.

    You mean this season? B/c he only started a total of 13 games in all of 2006 and 2007 combined. He hasn't pitched a full season since 2004. I agree, he's awesome when healthy, but there's not much durability to him.
    He floated back down 'cause he wanted to share, his key to the locks on the chains he saw everywhere.
  • ryan198
    ryan198 Posts: 1,015
    IwasBittin wrote:
    I was more shocked by what little the Cubs had to give up to get him. Billy Beane is a genius, so maybe he knows something we don't...
    I've been thinking the same thing. It seemed a little TOO easy for the Cubs to get Harden. My other thought is that Billy Bean wanted to be the big reason why the Cubs won.

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