Quote:
|
Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3478902
A's are really a whore organization. 9 games above .500, and they do that s-h-i-t. I like the pick up of Gaudin almost as much as Harden. You needed some better bridge in the 6th-8th to get you to the Woods.
|
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.