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Harden deal happened quickly

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Forty-eight hours ago, the Oakland Athletics had no serious action on Rich Harden, no serious suitors, no reason to think they would move the talented pitcher who seems to have spent most of his major league career on the disabled list. An Oakland official spoke with confidence that he didn't think Harden would be traded. And 48 hours ago, the Cubs were not deep into talks on any pitcher. But the Cubs and Athletics quickly pulled together a six-player trade, with the Athletics moving Harden the ...

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