General manager Jim Hendry has countered the Milwaukee Brewer’s trade for CC Sabathia with a trade of his own.  Hendry and the Oakland Athletics worked out a trade that will send Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs for Matt Murton, Eric Patterson, Josh Donaldson, and Sean Gallagher.

I don’t mind one bit giving up Murton and Patterson in the deal, I would have rather had someone else go instead of Gallagher but you have to give up something good to get something good in return.  Murton should now get some good playing time on the A’s so the trade is very good for him.  I’m not sure what the A’s plan will be for Patterson but Gallagher could go right into their rotation.

So Cubs fans, is Hendry done wheeling and dealing?

3 Responses to “Hendry trades Patterson, Gallagher, Murton, Donaldson to the A’s for Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin”

1. Pmo Says:
   July 8th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

   Harden hasn’t won more than 11 games in the big leagues and can’t stay off the DL. This is a knee jerk reaction and one that makes Hendry look worried.

2. Eric Williams Says:
   July 9th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

   This just reminds me of a pitcher that we just got off our roster that was stealing money from the Cubs
   Mark Prior. We gave to much for what we got in return.

3. Administrator Says:
   July 10th, 2008 at 11:21 am

   Harden has thrown 11 straight starts and has looked very good. Velocity has hit 96 and usually around 92 on the fastball.

   Good pickup for the Cubs

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