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With Sabathia gone, Cubs look to Harden

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The Cubs' pipe dream was ace left-hander C.C. Sabathia, but he's headed from the Cleveland Indians to the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal that is expected to become official today. The Cubs have spent a lot of time on the phone recently with Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane trying to pry away right-hander Rich Harden. Expect the phone lines to start burning a little hotter beginning today. Waiting for Harden could last right up to the July 31.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rich Harden, AP Rich Harden, AP
July 7, 2008  11:44 AM ET

Cubs would have to give up basically everything. Like literally, EVERYTHING.

July 7, 2008  11:49 AM ET

Now HERE is a guy the Phillies could use, except the A's will demand a lot in return. Pat Burrell anyone? He's got an expiring contract.... oh, who am I kidding?

July 7, 2008  11:52 AM ET

Considering the A's used to be in Philadelphia, perhaps a home town discount for the Phils....oh, who am I kidding?

July 7, 2008  11:56 AM ET

Cubs are already a beastly team, they dont need harden and i dont think they have the prospects to give up for harden. Harden should go to a team like the Phillies or the Yankees.

July 7, 2008  12:00 PM ET

Yes, it's the time of year, when we get to witness the unique genuise of Billy Beane and his MONEYBALL approach, or as I like to call it, a day late and a dollar short so trade 'em.

July 7, 2008  12:03 PM ET

A's always want alot.

July 7, 2008  12:07 PM ET

Considering the A's used to be in Philadelphia, perhaps a home town discount for the Phils....oh, who am I kidding?
Weapon X | 07/07/08, 11:52 AM

The Phillies will trade for Randy Wolf.

July 7, 2008  12:13 PM ET

Brewers??? I am sure it was the money not a real thought of a ring.

Cubs will be fine and do not need to sacrifice much... they have a solid team..they could use a little help but not at a cost of messing with the chemistry they have now.

July 7, 2008  12:16 PM ET

The Phillies will trade for Randy Wolf.
Dandy Lions | 07/07/08, 12:07 PM

His twin brother Geoff Jenkins is already on the roster...makes sense. Or they'll resign Freddie Garcia, and pull Andy Ashby out of retirement for a 3rd go around. Terry Mulholland anyone?

July 7, 2008  12:17 PM ET

drj, he got traded, he didn't get a new contract...so how was it for the money again? If I'm the Cubbies I'd offer up a firesale for Timmy Lincecum. Piniella wants a lefty, he'd be the one to go after. The Giants would have to look at a package of prospects considering the ridiculous amount of holes in their lineup.

July 7, 2008  12:18 PM ET

I wish I was a colored fella, then I could whine and threaten to sue cuz no one is giving me a call.

July 7, 2008  12:23 PM ET

Beware of getting pitchers from the A's. I'm just saying for every Harren there's two Zitos and Mulders.

July 7, 2008  12:27 PM ET

His twin brother Geoff Jenkins is already on the roster...makes sense. Or they'll resign Freddie Garcia, and pull Andy Ashby out of retirement for a 3rd go around. Terry Mulholland anyone?

Weapon X | 07/07/08, 12:16 PM

Mulholland did pitch a no-hitter for the Phils, one more than anyone else on this staff. Gotta love those glory days of the mid-to-late '90s. Speaking of which, Pat Gillick just got a call from Wayne Gomes. He's also interested in a comeback.

July 7, 2008  12:29 PM ET

Its a cryin' **** shame that a veteran can't get another chance, meanwhile all these other potlicker's are getting signed left and right!

July 7, 2008  12:29 PM ET

Another "potential" trade for the Cubs. Here we go again.

July 7, 2008  12:30 PM ET

marc- did he wave a no trade clause? I am sure they talked long term..was it a trade he had to approve?

July 7, 2008  12:33 PM ET

Think if I put some shoe polish on I'd get a little more attention?

July 7, 2008  12:34 PM ET

I guess having their record and season does show a decent team but clearly they do need help for a real run at the championship... the National league has several contenders this year. It will be interesting in the stretch to see who steps up.. American has 3-4 dominant teams but National is wide open with a few strong teams but anything can happen in the stretch and playoffs.

July 7, 2008  12:35 PM ET

Ahh, you like like a sturdy breed of mutt there...I will know for certain once you take a massive crap that you are know to do!

 
July 7, 2008  12:36 PM ET

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