Harden & Gaudin for Gallagher, Murton, EPatt & Donaldson

[CubsGM]

Steal.

[nilodnayr]

Been working on a Harden deal for a few weeks.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Hendry confirms.

 

And Chad Gaudin

 

So Gallagher, Murton, Patterson, and Donaldson for Harden and Gaudin?

[PrimeTime]

Its official..hendry on ESPN 1000 now

[circlecitycub]

It's funny that after the whole Prior and Wood fiasco that they venture down this path again...I hope it works out

[Guest]

If true, let's just hope Harden is healthy.

 

That is the kicker, ain't it.

 

I don't want to have visions of Mulder : Harden | Haren : Gallagher

[nilodnayr]

Hendry first inquired 3-4 weeks ago, got serious 10 days ago.

[E.J.]

Holy Crap!!!

 

I'm on cloud nine now. I just randomly turned on CSN and saw Hendry on talking about it. I can't believe it.

 

WOOOO!!!!

[circlecitycub]

If he does get hurt will there be a plan B or are they just up the creek?

[nilodnayr]

Hendry confirms.

 

And Chad Gaudin

 

So Gallagher, Murton, Patterson, and Donaldson for Harden and Gaudin?

 

Yup, per Hendry on the press conference.

[nilodnayr]

"We did extensive work with their doctors"---Hendry

[nilodnayr]

Gaudin will go to the pen as the long man, can be a swing man down the line if needed.

[swordsman]

Harden and Gaudin to Cubs

Gallagher, Murton, Donaldson, Patterson to Oakland

 

Confirmed on WGN as well.

[CubsBears29]

Ok, I'm dumb.

 

Is Harden the best we could have got, especially at a steal of a deal like has been reported?

 

 

If so, "Magic" Hendry did it again!! :yahoo:

[nilodnayr]

Evidently, Harden's option could vest...I hadn't seen that anywhere. All reports were that it was a simple club option.

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

XM is getting ready to talk about it on XM175. FYI

[nilodnayr]

Ok, I'm dumb.

 

Is Harden the best we could have got, especially at a steal of a deal like has been reported?

 

 

If so, "Magic" Hendry did it again!! :yahoo:

 

Harden is the best pitcher, yet has big injury concerns. When healthy he is the equal of CC Sabathia.

[CubsBears29]

Harden and Gaudin to Cubs

Gallagher, Murton, Donaldson, Patterson to Oakland

 

Confirmed on WGN as well.

 

Too bad its Gallagher instead of Marquis.

[Chris24Young]

Just got word from an inside source...Harden trade will be announced soon...

 

Murton/Patterson/Gallagher for Harden and a minor leaguer.

 

News should be out shortly...

 

If he can stay healthy I like it...big IF though...

 

Wow! Again I laughed this off.

 

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=99&t=822822&start=15

 

ChicagoTRS reported it..

[inari]

Confirmed. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!

[TruffleShuffle]

i better change into a new pair of pants before this deal becomes official

[nilodnayr]

i better change into a new pair of pants before this deal becomes official

 

 

Its been official for liek 5 minutes or so.

[CubsBears29]

Ok, I'm dumb.

 

Is Harden the best we could have got, especially at a steal of a deal like has been reported?

 

 

If so, "Magic" Hendry did it again!! :yahoo:

 

Harden is the best pitcher, yet has big injury concerns. When healthy he is the equal of CC Sabathia.

 

So IOW, this is a potentially big "roll of the dice"?

 

:beg: don't come up snake-eyes, Jim & Cubs!!!

[TruffleShuffle]

i better change into a new pair of pants before this deal becomes official

 

 

Its been official for liek 5 minutes or so.

 

ssssh new pants aren't on yet

[USSoccer]

As long as this is healthy Rich Harden, we win this deal hands down. We gave up two guys who were bench guys at best on this club, a 4th/5th starter and a C prospect for a #1/2 guy.

 

We didn't give up Pie, Hill, Ceda, Colvin, Veal, Cedeno, or Vitters. We held on to a lot of our better chips. We kept Marshall.

 

This is a good deal.