Originally Posted by
love_that_reefer
After settling down a bit, I must say the Cubs stole this one. Harden and Gaudin will boost the Cubs staff. Murton could be a useful player on the A's and keeps Cust at DH. Gallagher is a decent guy in the rotation but nothing special but is under control for six years. Patterson is a backup infielder and Donaldson has a .365 OBP through three levels of the minors, rookie, A- and A ball. This has to favor the Cubs if and only if Harden stays healthy when it matters. Harden's health has to be why it didn't take much to get those two men.