Usually I look at Billy Beane trades and label them as genius, innovative, or flat out high way robbery. But this? Seriously?The A's give up a number one starter (yeah i know when healthy) and a serviceable 4/5 starter, for ....1) a Single A catcher hitting 2172) Matt Murton- former top prospect   more...
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It's official -- the NL Central race is on as the Cubs have answered the Brewers acquisition of CC Sabathia by picking up P Rich Harden and P Chad Gaudin from the A's for OF Matt Murton, P Sean Gallagher, IF Eric Patterson and C Josh Donaldson.But the Brewers aren't done. CNNSI believes the Crew   more...

The NL Central just got stronger. The Cardinals don't know whether to wait for their rehabbing pitchers or start talking deals.
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On the heels of the CC Sabathia trade to the Brewers, who are a division rival by the way, the Cubs made a deal of their own. A day after CC went from being an Indian to a Brewer, the A's oft injured stud Rich Harden, along with RP and spot starter Chad Gaudin were sent to the Cubs in exchange for   more...
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After the Brewers dealt for CC Sabathia I stated on here several times (in the comments mostly) that the Cubs didn't need to make a move to counter the Brewers acquisition.  They just didn't need to and I also said that I'd be surprised if Jim Hendry did.  Well, I was surprised, but   more...
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After the Brewers dealt for CC Sabathia I stated on here several times (in the comments mostly) that the Cubs didn't need to make a move to counter the Brewers acquisition.  They just didn't need to and I also said that I'd be surprised if Jim Hendry did.  Well, I was surprised, but   more...
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired Oakland pitcher Rich Harden in six player deal.
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We continue our admiration of this deal, in spite of its common disdain. This time we look at NL Central rival, the Cubs, motivating factors for this trade and are left scratching our heads.
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Cubs GM Jim Hendry wasted no time in answering the Brewers move for Sabathia the other day. He landed RH starter Rich Harden from the A's. Hendry said the deal was in the works for the last couple of weeks, but heated up over the holiday weekend. Harden is only 26 and has an option for '09. He has   more...
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Leading the NL Central by a comfortable margin, the Chicago Cubs didn't have to do anything to respond to Milwaukee's acquisition of CC Sabathia. With the best record in the National League and an incredible +110 run differential, it's a pretty safe bet that the Cubs were going to make the playoffs   more...
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If you are in need of pitching, but missed out on early season Waiver Wire Wonders like Justin Duchscherer or Jair Jurrjens, AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams has a few options for you, and suggests patience is the key to realizing their long term value on your team.
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I've not often given Jim Hendry credit over the last 5 or 6 years.  There have been a lot of things to complain about, but like anyone else, Jim Hendry has his strengths and weaknesses.  One of the strengths is making trades as he did last night for Rich Harden.  I'm not going to   more...
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A quick, outsider's view on why this deal looks like it'll work in Billy Beane's favor. Therefore, why the Cubs are idiots. Seriously, they just must be cursed.
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The NL Central, which is apparently trying to become the new AL East, acquired its second big name in as many days on Tuesday, as Oakland traded RHP Sean Gallagher, OFs Matt Murton, 2B Eric Patterson, and single-A catcher Josh Donaldson to the Cubs for pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin.Gallagher   more...
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The NL Central, which is apparently trying to become the new AL East, acquired its second big name in as many days on Tuesday, as Oakland traded RHP Sean Gallagher, OFs Matt Murton, 2B Eric Patterson, and single-A catcher Josh Donaldson to the Cubs for pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin.Gallagher   more...
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