Good day for Cubs Harden, Sox' Konerko

Maybe when Kenny Williams said he had no intentions on making any sort of major move before the trade deadline, Konerko's health was the reason why. Paulie K. had a big day today for the South Siders, going 4-4 with a HR and 2 RBI. Konerko had been 2-15 since coming off the DL. Maybe he has what it takes to keep the Sox ahead of the Twins, who have just refused to lose lately.

Cubs GM Jim Hendry had a different approach when it came to acquisitions: Go out and get the best pitcher available. After missing out on CC Sabathia the attention was turned towards Rich Harden. Harden showed he was worth the prospects. In 5-1/3 innings today, Harden gave up 5 hits, walked 3, and struck out 10 without allowing a run. He got a no-decision, as Carlos Marmol continued his control problems and gave up runs late in the game. The Cubs did, of course, win in extra innings.

Both GMs are doing everything in their power to get their teams to the playoffs, and though both are using different strategies they're both doing an excellent job at keeping their respective teams in the driver's seat. Excellent jobs by excellent guys!