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Cubs Nab A's Ace Harden in Six-Player Deal

The Cubs acquired RHP Rich Harden from the Athletics in a six- player trade yesterday, a day after the rival Brewers landed LHP CC Sabathia.

The Cubs received Harden and RHP Chad Gaudin for RHP Sean Gallagher, OFs Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor league C John Donaldson.

"We've been working on Mr. Harden for a few weeks now," Cubs GM Jim Hendry said.

Harden, scheduled to be a free agent after the 2009 season, is 5- 1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts this season. He's slated to make $4.75 million this season.

Harden missed a month earlier this season because of a right shoulder strain. It was his sixth trip to the disabled list in his six-year career.

The Cubs said they expected Harden ...

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