The first-place Chicago Cubs acquire right-handers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics for righty Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor leaguer John Donaldson.

Great heads up. Thanks.

Maybe Murton will finally get some playing time.

5:25pm: Dave Kaplan of WGN Radio in Chicago reports that the Cubs have acquired Rich Harden from the A's. Sean Gallagher is reportedly part of the deal, and possibly Matt Murton. Hal McCoy says Eric Patterson and another minor leaguer are also included. More when I have it.

AP Story:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8325 ... 162&ATT=49

Is it just me or does it seem like the Cubs are scrambling b/c of the CC deal? Harden's velocity has been down recently and he is prone to injury. The A's hate them some starting pitchers. Though I hope Harden stays healthy, b/c I have him in the RCL!

Now if Harden's arm stays attached the win numbers should rise pretty steadily.

As I told Freak on the blog, (Harden) hasn’t come close to 200 IP in 4 years and if the Cubs get to the playoffs, he’ll be way over 200. I think this is a reactionary move because of the the CC move by the Brewers.