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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Yeah those pitchers that A's get rid of really excell in other places...Like Zito, Mulder...even Hudson hasnt been nearly as effective outside of Oakland.
Do you really think they have a chance to compete down the stretch? They are 6 behind the Angels and have no shot to get the Wild Card. They get a good young (22) lefty and some replacement parts for Harden who has never had a full season without getting hurt and a pitcher that they dont need and who has very little value alone.
OTTH, This is a great deal for the Cubs IF Harden stays healthy. And at least they have Gaudin to fill in if he doesnt. Gaudin is about as average as you can be. He does have 4 errors in 62 innings this year which is pretty bad for a pitcher.
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Gallagher wasn't a lefty, but he is solid, he will be a good #4, and maybe a 3.
Patterson is GARBAGE, Murton gets a chance to prove what he says he can do and no idea about the other one, but obviously became expendable with Soto's success