The Cubs traded Matt Murton , Eric Patterson , Sean Gallagher , and Josh Donaldson to Oakland for Harden and Chad Gaudin .
Harden was traded to the Chicago Cubs on July 8 , 2008 , in a six - player deal .
The Chicago Cubs traded Matt Murton , Eric Patterson , Sean Gallagher , and Josh Donaldson to Oakland for Harden and Chad Gaudin .
Harden was traded to the Chicago Cubs on July 8 , 2008 , in a six - player deal .